{
  "id": 7796424,
  "title": "South African president vows justice as more women’s bodies found near Johannesburg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/south-african-president-vows-justice-as-more-womens-bodies-found-near",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:30:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/south-african-president-vows-justice-as-more-womens-bodies-found-near-johannesburg/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged that \"no stone will be left unturned\" in uncovering the perpetrators of recent killings of women in Kempton Park, a town northeast of Johannesburg. A seventh body was discovered on Tuesday, bringing the total of victims to seven, with most of the deceased found either partially or fully naked. President Ramaphosa emphasized that law enforcement agencies are prioritizing the cases to ensure community safety and bring the culprit or perpetrators to justice. Police are not considering the deaths to be linked to a serial killer but are investigating the possibility of a group of individuals responsible for the killings. One arrest has been made, and the suspect remains in custody. Only two of the seven victims have been identified so far. The president noted that South Africa grapples with some of the world's highest rates of gender-based violence (GBV), with female homicide rates five times higher than the global average. The discoveries of the bodies have sparked outrage and fear nationwide, with many criticizing authorities for failing to adequately protect women. The first victim, Elizabeth Moselakgomo, was identified by her relatives after her body was found on Saturday, following a frantic public search for her. Moselakgomo's disappearance was reported on Wednesday after she failed to return from her daily run. Police have advised women in the Kempton Park area, near South Africa's main international airport, to avoid walking or running alone, especially in isolated areas. The South African Commission for Gender Equality urged residents to collaborate with the police to locate the perpetrators, stating that these deaths highlight the ongoing risks women face in South Africa while exercising their freedom of movement.",
  "summary": "South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed that “no stone will be left unturned” in finding those behind the killings of several women in and around the town of Kempton Park, north-east of Johannesburg, over the last two months. Another body was discovered on Tuesday morning and police say their investigation now includes the deaths [...] The post South African president vows justice as…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}