Nine Women Murdered; Authorities Accused
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Nine women were murdered around Johannesburg since July, prompting protests and criticism that South African authorities had failed to address the country's escalating femicide crisis.
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South Africa: Vigils held for murdered women
South Africa: Vigils held for murdered women
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
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September 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
South Africa: Vigils held for murdered women