Three questioned as police probe deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni
Three people have been questioned as police investigate the deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni, but authorities say the cases have not been conclusively linked.
Three individuals are under investigation following the deaths of nine women in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, according to Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia. The investigation, which has expanded over the past two months to include Kempton Park, Rhodesfield, KwaThema, and Dawn Park, has not yet determined if the cases are linked or if the deaths were committed by a serial killer.
Eight of the nine victims have been identified so far, with seven families notified. Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi have been called in to assist with the ongoing investigation. The police have also increased their presence in affected communities to provide reassurance to residents.
The United Nations and Amnesty International have expressed deep concern over the killings, calling for a prompt and thorough investigation and holding perpetrators accountable.
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