Ekurhuleni murders: Ninth woman found as Gauteng urges ePanic Button App
The semi‑naked body of a woman was discovered on Thursday on the side of the road in Dawn Park, wrapped in a sheet.
The Gauteng Department of e‑Government has warned citizens to utilize the Gauteng ePanic Button App in the wake of nine suspected murders of women in Ekurhuleni. On Thursday, 17 September 2026, the corpse of a semi‑naked woman was discovered on Dawn Park roadside without identification. Police have not yet confirmed her identity, but if connected, the killings would bring the death toll to nine women across Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, KwaThema, and now Dawn Park.
Sithembiso Ndlovu, a department spokesperson, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedies, offering condolences to the victims' families and communities. Ndlovu highlighted the province's investment in public safety technology, including a vast CCTV network and a partnership with the Vumacam ecosystem, which offer investigative leads and evidence for crime detection.
He assured that technology aids law enforcement with faster information access, improved situational awareness, and enhanced investigative capabilities. MEC Bonginkosi Dhlamini also conveyed condolences to the families, emphasizing that law enforcement has access to advanced technology to assist investigations and support the fight against crime.
The department urged residents to download the Gauteng ePanic Button App for emergency use, providing step-by-step instructions on how to download and register for the app through Google Play, Huawei Store, or the App Store.
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