‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up

‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-is-a-war-south-africa-battles-femicide-as-women-s-bodies-pile-upContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nine women found dead near Johannesburg spark serial killer fearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-is-a-war-south-africa-battles-femicide-as-women-s-bodies-pile-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-is-a-war-south-africa-battles-femicide-as-women-s-bodies-pile-up#u76861Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:01:04 +0000South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women found in the Dawn Park area of Kempton Park. The discovery has triggered widespread fear and anger, leading to protests and memorial runs. Authorities in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, are examining all possibilities to determine if the killings are linked. This surge in violence has intensified national concerns over femicide, with victims and advocates describing the environment for women as feeling like a prison.Why it mattersFemicide is a systemic issue in South Africa that often leads to mass protests when spikes in violence occur