A body was found floating in a river in Clayville, near Tembisa Mall, on September 7, bringing the total to seven women discovered in and around Ekurhuleni. Residents in KwaThema were alerted to the latest discovery early Tuesday morning. The bodies have a disturbing common feature: they were all found naked.
The latest victim was identified as a 38-year-old runner who disappeared during an afternoon run in Kempton Park on September 10. Her family confirmed her identity at a mortuary in Germiston. This follows the discovery of five other women’s bodies within two months in the Kempton Park area.
Authorities have widened their investigation, with police expressing concern over the pattern of the findings. No official cause of death has been announced, and no arrests have been made. The case has raised fears of a possible serial killer among local residents.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion about safety and security in the region, with calls for increased police presence and community support.
