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South Africa's president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

BBC • September 15, 2026 • world

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged a thorough investigation into the recent killings of seven women around Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, emphasizing that no effort will be spared to find the perpetrators.
The victims, mostly found partially or fully naked, have raised fears of either a serial killer or a group of offenders, though police have not confirmed a serial killer link and are also considering the possibility of copycat crimes.
One arrest has been made related to the first discovered body, and among the victims is Elizabeth Moselakgomo, a runner whose disappearance prompted a public search.
The killings have sparked national outrage over gender-based violence in South Africa, where women face homicide rates five times the global average, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Authorities have urged women in Kempton Park to avoid isolated areas and have called for safer environments where women can move freely without fear for their lives.

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