South African president vows justice after women's bodies found near Johannesburg

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Posted Sep 15, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-15-2030
South African president vows justice after women's bodies found near Johannesburg
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged a thorough investigation after police discovered the bodies of seven women near Johannesburg over the past two months.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that "no stone will be left unturned" as police investigate the deaths of seven women whose bodies were discovered over the past two months near Kempton Park, located northeast of Johannesburg.

Law enforcement authorities confirmed the expansion of their investigation following the discovery of another victim's body on Tuesday morning. Most of the victims were uncovered in similar locations across the area over the eight-week period. Ramaphosa emphasized the government's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable amid heightened public anxiety and ongoing national concerns regarding violence against women.

Sources: BBC News

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