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Body of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 26). Body of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/body-of-10th-woman-found-in-south-africa-as-killings-investigation-continues/article_750af456-60e9-519c-bdc9-3bcdac301410.html

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South African police reported on Saturday that they discovered the body of a tenth woman near Johannesburg, as part of an ongoing investigation into a series of killings. The investigation started after three women’s bodies were found in July and August within approximately 7 kilometers of each other in Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg.

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South African police found the 10th woman's body near Johannesburg on September 26, 2026, increasing concerns about violence against women in the country. The discovery occurred in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, and brings the total number of female victims to ten over two months. Police believe some killings may be connected but have not confirmed a serial killer is responsible. Provincial police chief Tommy Mthombeni said the latest victim appeared to have been stoned to death. The nine previous victims were mostly in their 20s and 30s, with some showing signs of sexual assault. This incident has heightened national outrage over gender-based violence in South Africa, which already has one of the highest rates globally.

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African police said Saturday that another woman’s body had been found near Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of victims in a series of killings under investigation. asserted

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Police began investigating after the bodies of three women were found in July and August within about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) of one another in the Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg. asserted

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