Police investigate eighth woman's death in Ekurhuleni
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed that authorities have added an eighth woman to an active murder inquiry in Ekurhuleni, though officials have not released details about her identity or where she was found. The probe now covers bodies discovered in Kempton Park, Olifantsfontein, KwaThema, Clayville and Springs, and investigators have noted that four of the first five victims were sexually assaulted. A high-level multidisciplinary team led by the deputy provincial commissioner is coordinating forensic analysis and victim profiling, while Gauteng Health has urged families of missing women to come forward as identification work continues.
Eight women have been found dead in Ekurhuleni and investigations continue.
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Several bodies of women were found across Ekurhuleni in recent weeks. Police added the eighth case and set up a high-level team. Forensic results and identifications could clarify whether the deaths are linked.
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