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WorldPublished: 26 September 2026 at 21:46

South African police find body of tenth woman near Johannesburg

South African police have discovered the body of a tenth woman near Johannesburg and are investigating a possible series of killings in a country with one of the world's highest femicide rates.

South African police have confirmed the discovery of the body of a tenth woman near Johannesburg, pointing to what appears to be an ongoing series of killings in the area. Authorities are currently investigating these deaths, though details about the circumstances, the exact location of the discovery, or the identities of the victims have not yet been made public.

The case draws renewed attention to South Africa's situation regarding violence against women. The country is cited as having one of the highest femicide rates in the world. Femicide refers to the intentional killing of a woman because of her gender, and the issue has long been regarded as a serious and persistent challenge for South African society.

Police have not yet officially confirmed whether all ten cases are connected or whether a single perpetrator could be responsible for the killings. The investigation is ongoing, and further information from law enforcement is expected.

The fact that this marks the tenth such discovery suggests this is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern that has already been a concern for South African communities and authorities. The country's high femicide rate has repeatedly been highlighted in international reporting on women's safety, and this latest case is likely to intensify discussion about addressing the causes and consequences of violence against women in South Africa.

The specific circumstances of the deaths, as well as whether the cases are being investigated as linked, remain unclear for now, with further details awaited from South African police.

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