Shocking news has come out from Johannesburg, which is one of the big cities of South Africa. Bodies of 9 girls/women have been found near the city. Due to this, it is feared that a serial killer is roaming freely. South African police said on Thursday (September 17, 2026) that the body of a 9th woman has been found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg.
All 9 bodies have been found in this area during the last 2 months and the police are investigating whether these deaths are related. Authorities had previously said that the similarities between the first eight murders were worrying enough to warrant a public warning.
A major investigation has been launched after these incidents and concern has again increased about the murder of women and violent crimes in South Africa. Police said the new body, found on Thursday morning, would be included in the investigation into the deaths of women in Ekurhuleni. Police have warned not to share pictures of dead bodies on social media.
A woman could not be identified
Meanwhile, Provincial Police Commissioner Fred Kekana said that a passerby found the woman's body near the construction site and informed the police. He told that the woman has not been identified. He looked to be around 30 years old and had a knife wound on one side of his body, and his throat also appeared to be slit. Forensic investigators have not yet determined the official cause of death.
Police are investigating
Friend Kekana said that the police have not yet been able to ascertain whether his death is related to other cases and appealed to the public for information. Don Park, a suburb of Johannesburg, is where a ninth body was found on Thursday; The residents there were shocked by this incident. “I hope the government will help us by arresting those who are committing these murders because the current situation is becoming unbearable,” said Nomaggibelo Tshabalala, a resident of Don Park. We don't know what will happen next.
Team of experts investigating
A multi-disciplinary team of experts is investigating. Families should report any missing relatives immediately. So far, bodies have been found in several Ekurhuleni areas including Kempton Park, Pomona, Clayville, Olifantsfontein, Rhodesfield, Kwathema and Dawn Park.
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