'No woman should live in fear’: Kaizer Chiefs reacts to Ekurhuleni killings

Kaizer Chiefs has joined the chorus of voices denouncing gender-based violence after the discovery of nine women's bodies in and around Ekurhuleni. The football club took to its social media channels to express its solidarity with the affected families and communities, urging women to no longer live in fear. "No woman should live in fear," the statement read.

This comes as the tragic deaths have sparked outrage and concern across South Africa, with the South African Police Service investigating possible links between the cases. The SAPS confirmed that a ninth woman's body was found in Dawn Park on September 17, raising the total to nine. Police have assembled a multidisciplinary team to investigate the deaths, while detectives work to determine the cause of the women's deaths and whether they are connected.

Kaizer Chiefs expressed its heartbreak over the violence, emphasizing that the club condemns gender-based violence and the senseless loss of life in their communities. The club called for support for the residents of Kempton Park and other parts of the East Rand, stating, "No woman should live in fear. Enough is Enough!" The deaths have brought renewed attention to the safety of women in Gauteng and the broader gender-based violence crisis in South Africa.

The first cluster of cases emerged in Kempton Park, where police warned women to exercise caution after four bodies were found over two months. The investigation expanded as more bodies were discovered in other parts of Ekurhuleni. Police urged anyone with information to come forward, as the inquiry continues to unravel the circumstances surrounding each death.