KILLING SPREE: Ekurhuleni under lockdown: Police launch manhunt in Kempton Park after eighth murder victim found
The bodies of eight women have been discovered in Ekurhuleni between July and September, prompting an intensive police investigation. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with useful information and avoid speculation.
Eight women have been found murdered in Ekurhuleni since July, prompting the police to intensify their investigation. The bodies have been discovered in Kempton Park, Clayville, Olifantsfontein, Rhodesfield, and KwaThema. Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia announced plans to "lock down" Kempton Park and surrounding areas, bringing together a specialist team to find the perpetrator or perpetrators responsible for the killings.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has also offered a R400,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Fred Kekana confirmed the discovery of a woman's body in a river in Clayville on September 7, and another body was found floating in a river in Olifantsfontein on September 7.
The police urge the public to assist with their investigation, while cautioning against speculation and rumors circulating on social media.
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