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Fear grips Boksburg residents following discovery of another body

It is the ninth body to be found in Ekurhuleni since July this year.

Fear grips Boksburg residents following discovery of another body

Fear has gripped the residents of Villa Liza, a suburb of Boksburg, east of Johannesburg, after the discovery of another woman's body in the area on Thursday morning. This marks the ninth such finding in the Ekurhuleni district since July this year.

The ninth body was recovered from Dawn Park, further adding to the ongoing investigations into the deaths of women in the Ekurhuleni region. Police have confirmed that the unidentified woman was found earlier this morning, September 17, in the park.

Residents who have gathered in large numbers at the crime scene are reportedly too frightened to leave their homes. Preliminary investigations suggest that the woman was killed elsewhere. The Gauteng police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhuli, stated that a multidisciplinary team of experts has been assembled to handle the cases and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

The police have appealed to community members to provide any information that could assist with the investigations. The Crime Stop Line can be contacted on 08600 10111 for any relevant information.

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