Tenth woman’s body found wrapped in a duvet in Soweto
The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage.
In Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa, a tenth woman's body was discovered on Sunday, wrapped in a duvet and found in a dam at Moroka. The victim, estimated to be in her twenties, remains unidentified as of now. The circumstances surrounding her death are currently unknown. Gauteng police have registered an inquest docket for the case and are appealing for any information from the community.
They can contact their nearest police station, the police crime stop number 08600 10111, or use the MySAPSApp to provide anonymous tips. This discovery follows a briefing held by the Interministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, which received updates on the investigations into the deaths of nine women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni.
The deaths have fueled calls for prompt action to hold those responsible accountable. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary specialized investigation team, directed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, to ensure the highest level of attention from government and law enforcement agencies.
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