Eleventh woman’s body found along railway line in Ekurhuleni
Police say the body was discovered by a security company vehicle patrolling the area.
A woman's body was discovered along a railway line in Springs, Ekurhuleni, on Sunday, 27 September 2026. This marks the 11th such case in Ekurhuleni since July, with another body found in Soweto in the same month. The police responded to the scene around midday after a security company patrol alerted them to the discovery.
The victim was reportedly found half-naked and with signs of strangulation. Police have mobilized various units, including those investigating previous murder cases, crime scene management, and intelligence services, to handle the new case.
No further details about the victim or suspect have been released at this time. However, acting national police commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane praised the Gauteng police for apprehending a suspect linked to the 10th murder in the series. The suspect was arrested in Tzaneen, Limpopo, on Saturday evening. Dimpane emphasized the police's commitment to pursuing those responsible for murder and gender-based violence.
Written by urgent.news from The Citizen's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
