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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to recent femicides by announcing new measures aimed at combating gender-based violence. At least 11 women’s bodies were discovered since July in an eastern region near Johannesburg, sparking widespread public demand for government intervention.
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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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Cyril Ramaphosa PERSON · 1× Johannesburg GPE · 1× South African NORP · 1× South Africa’s GPE · 1×

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Since July, the bodies of at least 11 women have been found in an area east of Johannesburg prompting a nationwide outcry for action
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-30
2026-09-30 · Al Jazeera
South African president orders action on femicide after killings · assertive framing

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South African president orders action on femicide after killings asserted
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South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence in the country. asserted
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Since July, the bodies of at least 11 women have been found in an area east of Johannesburg prompting a nationwide outcry for action asserted
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