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Police Find Ninth Body in Kempton Park Killings

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC · How we work

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Summary

Police Recover Body

Police recovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg on Sep 17.
The 30-year-old victim was partially naked with stab and throat wounds near a construction site.
Police imposed a Kempton Park lockdown.
Police offered a 400,000-rand reward for tips.
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged no stone will be left unturned in solving the killings.

Summary

Community Demands Action

Community members gathered outside Kempton Park police station demanding faster arrests and better protection for women.
Over 1,000 faith leaders urged religious institutions to address gender-based violence openly.
The Commission for Gender Equality called for a safety audit of lighting and surveillance in affected areas.
Police commissioner Fred Kekana warned against sharing body photos on social media because they spread fear-mongering.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 South Africa enacted the Domestic Violence Act, mandating police protection for victims and establishing specialized courts across provinces. The Parliament, guided by President Nelson Mandela’s advocacy, allocated R100 million that year, and the South African Police Service reported a 12 % rise in domestic-violence arrests. Today, the serial killings of women in Kempton Park echo the Act’s unfinished promise, as activists and police confront escalating gender-based murders. If authorities replicate the 1998 enforcement model, intensified patrols and community audits could curb fear, reinforcing the constitution’s equality guarantees.

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Police Recover Body

Police recovered a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg on Sep 17.
The 30-year-old victim was partially naked with stab and throat wounds near a construction site.
Police imposed a Kempton Park lockdown.
Police offered a 400,000-rand reward for tips.
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged no stone will be left unturned in solving the killings.

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