The Aporia · 'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa

Runners in South Africa organized vigils following the murder of Elizabeth Moselakgomo, known as "Tsontso," who was found dead after going missing during a jog. Since July, nine women have been murdered in the Kempton Park area east of Johannesburg, prompting these events to honor victims and advocate for women's safety while exercising outdoors. Vigils also took place in Cape Town where participants urged the government to take action against gender-based violence. The police responded by establishing a task team to investigate the murders and advised women to avoid running or walking alone in isolated areas of Kempton Park.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women whose bodies were discovered near Johannesburg over two months. The killings have raised fears of a serial killer or multiple perpetrators targeting women in Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park areas east of Johannesburg. Some victims were found naked, showing signs of sexual violence, causing widespread alarm and condemnation from civil society groups. President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that "no stone will be left unturned" to bring the killers to justice. While police have not confirmed a serial killer, they are intensifying investigations due to similarities in the cases and urging public caution.

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South African police probe killings of seven women, Ramaphosa vows action Different event

The Straits Times

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“While both articles discuss killings of women in South Africa and refer to similar incidents around Johannesburg, they describe different events: Article A focuses on police investigation into seven murders over two months, while Article B reports vigils held for victims including a ninth woman found since July.”

Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths Different event

BBC News

Hedges 2 of 18 claims Outlet record 68/100

“Article A reports on the discovery of a ninth woman's body, while Article B describes vigils held for murdered women in South Africa, likely in response to the string of deaths mentioned but covering different events.”

After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change Same event

The Straits Times

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Elizabeth left for an afternoon run. She never made it home Same event

The Sydney Morning Herald

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South Africa on alert after seventh woman’s body found near capital Different event

South China Morning Post

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“The articles describe different events: one reports on the discovery of a body and public fear of a serial killer, while the other describes vigils held for murdered women.”

What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger Different event

Toronto Star

Hedges 4 of 21 claims Outlet record 64/100

“While both articles discuss murders of women in South Africa and their impact, Article B focuses on vigils held for the victims, which is a separate event from the discoveries of the bodies described in Article A.”

Deaths of eight women in South Africa spark fears of serial killer – what we know Different event

The Independent

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“While both articles reference the deaths of women in Kempton Park, ARTICLE A focuses on police investigation and reporting about eight victims' murders, whereas ARTICLE B describes vigils held for the murdered women which seems to be a separate event organized as a response to these deaths.”

South African police find a ninth woman's body near Johannesburg Different event

The Straits Times

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“Article A reports on the discovery of a ninth woman's body near Johannesburg by police, while Article B describes vigils held in response to multiple murders, including that of Elizabeth Moselakgomo. The events are related but not the same specific incident.”

South Africa 'feels like a prison' for women amid spate of femicides Different event

NPR

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“While both articles mention Elizabeth Moselakgomo's murder and a subsequent vigil organized for her, Article A describes the incident of her disappearance and discovery, while Article B focuses on vigils held in response to her death.”

South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil Different event

Al Jazeera

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“While both articles describe vigils for femicide victims in South Africa on the same day, they mention different locations and focus on separate incidents involving distinct groups of participants.”

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The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19

🔮 "This is for her - we just want to live and go running and come back home without having to think that it may be one of us", said Nonhle Mpohlo.

2026-09-19 · BBC News

'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa · assertive framing

'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa asserted

Vigils → hold → Africa

Runners gathered in South Africa to pay tribute to Elizabeth Moselakgomo after her body was found east of Johannesburg. asserted

body → gather → Johannesburg

She is one of nine women found in the Kempton Park area, since July. asserted

She → find → July

The jogger, known as "Tsontso", went missing during a routine run. asserted

jogger → know → run

Runners organised an event in city of Centurion to honour her and defend women's right to run freely. asserted

Runners → organise → right

"This is for her - we just want to live and go running and come back home without having to think that it may be one of us", said Nonhle Mpohlo. uncertain

Mpohlo → want → us

In Cape Town, people gathered in a vigil to honour the victims and called on the government to act. asserted

people → gather → government

The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas". asserted

police → set → areas

'Enough is enough': Vigils held for murdered women in South Africa

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