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Tenth woman’s body found wrapped in a duvet in Soweto

The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage.

The tenth unidentified woman's body has been discovered in Soweto, South Africa, wrapped in a duvet and found in a dam at Moroka. The victim is estimated to be in her twenties, and the circumstances surrounding her death remain unknown. Gauteng police have registered an inquest docket and are appealing to the community for any information that may assist with the investigation.

The Interministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has been briefed on the investigations into the deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni, with renewed calls for swift action and justice.

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