South Africa Finds 7th Female Body Amid Serial Killer Fears

Thairath•International•16h ago

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South African authorities discovered a seventh female body in Gauteng province, sparking fears of a serial killer.

•Seven female bodies have been found in Gauteng province over the last two months.
•President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an urgent investigation into the cases.
•The discoveries began following the disappearance of Elizabeth 'Sonzo' Moselagomo, a 38-year-old runner.
•The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned women to be cautious during outdoor activities.

•On September 15, 2026, the seventh female body was found in the Kwa-Thema urban area.
•Seven female bodies were discovered over two months, with most found in the Rhodesfield area of Kempton Park, Gauteng.
•The bodies were found semi-naked with bruising, though it has not been officially confirmed if a serial killer is responsible.
•President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the police to prioritize the investigation and capture the perpetrator.
•The South African Police Service (SAPS) warned women to be cautious when engaging in outdoor activities.
•Statistics show that between April and July, there was an average of 45 murders per day in South Africa.
•Research indicates over 35% of South African women have faced physical or sexual violence.
•Amnesty International and the Gender Equality Commission called for increased safety measures like lighting, police patrols, and CCTV.

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Cyril Ramaphosa

"I have ordered that these cases be given the highest priority and every means must be used to bring those responsible to justice."

ผมได้สั่งการให้คดีเหล่านี้ได้รับการจัดลำดับความสำคัญสูงสุด และต้องทำทุกวิถีทางเพื่อนำตัวผู้รับผิดชอบมาลงโทษตามกฎหมายให้ได้

Cyril Ramaphosa(ไซริล รามาโฟซา)ℹ️

President of South Africa who ordered the urgent investigation into the female deaths.

Elizabeth 'Sonzo' Moselagomo(เอลิซาเบธ “ซอนโซ” โมเซลาโกโม)

A 38-year-old female runner whose disappearance led authorities to find several bodies.

South African Police Service (SAPS)(หน่วยงานตำรวจ (SAPS))

The law enforcement agency that warned women to be cautious and established a multidisciplinary investigation team.

Amnesty International(แอมเนสตี้ อินเตอร์เนชั่นแนล)ℹ️

An organization that called for increased safety measures for women in South Africa.

Gender Equality Commission(คณะกรรมาธิการความเท่าเทียมทางเพศ)

A commission that called for increased safety measures and highlighted the insecurity of women in South Africa.

South Africa(แอฟริกาใต้)ℹ️

The country where the female deaths and high rates of gender-based violence occurred.

Gauteng(จังหวัดกัวเต็ง)ℹ️

The province where the female bodies were discovered.

Johannesburg(นครโจฮันเนสเบิร์ก)ℹ️

A city located west of where the bodies were found in Gauteng.

Rhodesfield(โรดส์ฟิลด์)ℹ️

A neighborhood in Kempton Park where at least five bodies were found.

Kempton Park(เคมป์ตัน พาร์ก)

A town in Gauteng province containing the Rhodesfield neighborhood.

Kwa-Thema(ควา-เธมา)

An urban area where the latest female body was found on September 15.