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Police face pressure after eighth Johannesburg-area femicide

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC · How we work

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South African police face pressure to solve the eighth femicide near Johannesburg airport.
Eight women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since mid-July.
Several victims showed signs of sexual violence, according to police reports.
The latest victim, 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, vanished while running and was found near Kempton Park.
Police say it remains unclear whether the killings are linked, while fear and anger rise regionally.

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South African police face pressure to solve the eighth femicide near Johannesburg airport.
Eight women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since mid-July.
Several victims showed signs of sexual violence, according to police reports.
The latest victim, 38-year-old Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, vanished while running and was found near Kempton Park.
Police say it remains unclear whether the killings are linked, while fear and anger rise regionally.