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SocietyDiscovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

The bodies of seven women have been found around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, prompting fear, grief and anger over the lack of progress in tackling femicide. Police are investigating the deaths and say there is currently nothing indicating a serial killer, while President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered authorities to prioritise the cases.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-16 07:00Original

Discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa
Discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South AfricaSociety