# South African police investigate killings of seven women as Ramaphosa vows action

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- Reuters, 2026-09-15 14:05 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-police-probe-killings-seven-women-ramaphosa-vows-action-2026-09-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aa95095a4391a0001266457

> South African police said Tuesday they are investigating the deaths of seven women whose bodies were found near Johannesburg over the past two months. Some had been stripped and showed signs of sexual violence, while President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed action.

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