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Suspect Arrested After Springs Killing Brings Total to 11

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:55 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Gauteng Police Deploy Taskforce

Police discovered a woman's body near Rhokana Road in Springs, bringing victims since July to 11.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni deployed a multidisciplinary task team of investigators and psychologists.
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested near Tzaneen, about 400 km from the crime scene.
Two women were charged with the September 17 murder, which police say may involve a relationship dispute.

Summary

Ramaphosa Addresses Violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation on gender-based violence and the Ekurhuleni killings.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga announced increased funding, resources and technology to combat gender-based violence and femicide.
National Gender-Based Violence Command Centre recorded thousands of distress calls within a fortnight, indicating a sharp rise.
Activists demand faster police response, reduced forensic backlogs and institutional accountability, urging systemic reform.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 South Africa enacted the Domestic Violence Act, establishing protection orders and defining abuse across physical, sexual, emotional and economic realms. A 45% surge in gender-based violence calls in 2022 spurred the National Gender-Based Violence Command Centre to earmark R200 million for forensic upgrades, while President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2024 bill created a National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide to coordinate response.

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Gauteng Police Deploy Taskforce

Police discovered a woman's body near Rhokana Road in Springs, bringing victims since July to 11.
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni deployed a multidisciplinary task team of investigators and psychologists.
A 36-year-old suspect was arrested near Tzaneen, about 400 km from the crime scene.
Two women were charged with the September 17 murder, which police say may involve a relationship dispute.

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