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17-09-2026
The news report details the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni on the East Rand of Gauteng, South Africa, found on Thursday morning, 17 September 2026, in the Dawn Park area of Boksburg.
Key details from the reporting:
The Discovery: The woman’s body was found partially clothed, reportedly wrapped in a sheet near bushes on the side of the road in Dawn Park. Police cordoned off the area to begin forensic processing.
Pattern and Scope: This marks the ninth woman found dead across Ekurhuleni since July 2026. Several previous victims were also discovered abandoned in public or secluded spots partially clothed or showing signs of strangulation and physical trauma.
Recent Victims: Recent discoveries preceding this incident include 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, who disappeared while jogging and was found behind a hotel in Rhodesfield, and 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane, whose body was discovered on the roadside in KwaThema, Springs.
Police Response: The South African Police Service (SAPS) assembled a multidisciplinary task teamincluding detectives, forensic specialists, and crime intelligenceto investigate potential links between the cases. Police and political figures announced substantial monetary rewards (including R400,000 offered by police) for actionable information leading to arrests.
Public Outcry: The mounting death toll has triggered widespread alarm and outrage across local communities, drawing sharp focus to the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in the region.