# Fear and anger in South Africa after bodies of nine women are found

https://mins.news/en/item/65553

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-19 13:55 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/19/fear-and-anger-in-south-africa-as-bodies-of-nine-women-found-what-we-know?traffic_source=rss

> The bodies of nine women have been found in Ekurhuleni, near Johannesburg, over the past two months. Police are investigating possible links between the apparent murders while warning against premature conclusions; at least one suspect is in custody. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged police to pursue justice fully.

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