Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know

Fear and anger in South Africa as bodies of nine women found: What we know — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-and-anger-in-south-africa-as-bodies-of-nine-women-found-what-we-knowContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. South African Police Probe Series of Killings After Nine Women Found Deadhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-and-anger-in-south-africa-as-bodies-of-nine-women-found-what-we-knowhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fear-and-anger-in-south-africa-as-bodies-of-nine-women-found-what-we-know#u80468Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:50:22 +0000South African police are investigating a series of killings after the bodies of nine women were discovered within a three-month period. The discoveries, centered in Ekurhuleni, have sparked widespread fear and anger over femicide, leading citizens to gather for mourning and protests. While police have arrested three suspects in connection with one of the murders, the broader investigation continues as the public demands systemic change to protect women from violence.Why it mattersSouth Africa has a documented struggle with high rates of femicide. These recent deaths have intensified public per