South African police have discovered a ninth woman’s body in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg, potentially linked to a series of killings under investigation. Over the past two months, all nine bodies were found in this area, raising fears of a serial killer. The latest victim, found near a construction site, appeared to have been stabbed and had her throat cut. Police are investigating whether her death is connected to the others and have urged the public not to spread unverified information on social media. A multidisciplinary team is working on the case, and a lockdown has been imposed in Kempton Park. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi stated that police are making progress in a few cases and emphasized the need for patience as evidence is gathered. The situation highlights the ongoing issue of femicide and violent crime in South Africa, prompting calls for immediate reporting of suspicious activities by communities and families.
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9th woman found dead in South Africa, adding to fears of serial killer
