Eight of nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni identified
Three persons of interest have been called in for questioning following their murders.
Nine women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni, a region in Gauteng’s East Rand, since July this year. Eight of these women have now been positively identified, leaving one victim yet to be confirmed. The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has been briefings the media regarding the government’s response to these tragic incidents.
Three individuals of interest have been questioned in connection with the murders. Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, stated that investigations into the deaths are ongoing as a multidisciplinary team works to establish the circumstances surrounding these horrific events. Authorities are cautioning against sharing unverified images or graphic footage related to the cases.
IMC briefing noted that one of the nine women found murdered did not have a missing person’s report opened, according to the IMC. Seven families have been informed of their loved ones’ deaths, but the family of the remaining victim has yet to be notified as the family’s address has not been obtained. The IMC will only announce this information once the family has been informed.
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