South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings

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Magome, M. (2026, September 29). South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/africa/south-africa-announces-measures-to-tackle-violence-against-women-after-series-of-killings/article_4ffb38fe-9975-53e8-a971-15c5a37e51cb.html

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to recent violence against women by announcing new measures on Tuesday. At least eleven women have been killed in Ekurhuleni since July. The president’s initiatives include a safety audit within 60 days that will require local authorities to identify dangerous areas such as poorly lit streets and insecure public spaces.

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South African police discovered the body of the 12th woman near Johannesburg on Monday, October 24, 2026, adding to a series of killings that began in mid-July. The latest victim’s remains were found in Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg. This brings the total number of female bodies discovered since July to 12, causing widespread alarm and fear among residents.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures aimed at combating gender-based violence following these killings. These include a safety audit within 60 days across the country to identify dangerous areas such as places with broken streetlights, abandoned buildings, and poorly secured parks. Police have made three arrests in connection with the murders, but none appear related to each other.

While police believe there may be no single serial killer responsible, residents fear otherwise due to the close proximity of the killings. South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence globally, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety.

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures Tuesday to combat gender-based violence following the killing of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July. asserted

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The measures include an audit of women’s safety to be completed within 60 days, requiring local authorities across the country to identify dangerous and high-risk areas, including places with broken streetlights, abandoned buildings and poorly secured parks. asserted

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