NewzSouth African police recovered the body of a ninth woman east of Johannesburg on Thursday, marking the latest discovery in a two-month string of murders. The victims were found partially naked and battered, fueling significant public anxiety regarding the potential presence of a serial killer in the region. South Africa currently maintains one of the highest homicide rates globally.
In response to the ongoing investigation, authorities have implemented a lockdown in the Kempton Park area of the Ekurhuleni municipality. Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths as the community grapples with the escalating violence.
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