Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-09-17
The discovery of multiple women's bodies near Johannesburg has shocked South Africa, drawing attention to the prevalence of femicide and high crime rates.
A series of femicides has deeply unsettled South Africa, with the recent discovery of multiple women's bodies near Johannesburg sparking widespread alarm. These incidents have brought renewed attention to the pervasive issue of gender-based violence and the country's high crime rates.
The discoveries underscore a persistent crisis of violence against women in South Africa. This situation has fueled public anger and calls for more effective measures to address femicide, a problem that continues to plague communities and challenge law enforcement.
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“The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.”How each side headlined it
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Left: The Guardian highlights the discovery of multiple women's bodies near Johannesburg, fueling anger over femicide and framing the victims as 'prey'.
Center: Africanews and Bangkok Post report on a series of femicides in South Africa, noting the discovery of several women's bodies and the intensification of the hunt for perpetrators.
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Serial killer at large? Series of femicides shocks South Africa | DW News — The South African Police Services (SAPS) have issued an alert after several dead female bodies were found east of Johannesburg. There are fears a serial killer may be at large. For more news go to:
DW News · Sep 17
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TRT World · Sep 17
Serial killer suspicions in South Africa • FRANCE 24 English
France 24 English · Sep 17
South Africa gender commissioner: women ‘hunted’ amid femicide crisis — Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
Al Jazeera English · Sep 17
South Africa probes deaths of eight women near Johannesburg | DW News
DW News · Sep 16
Discovery of nine women’s bodies sparks anger in South Africa
TRT World · Sep 17
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Fear and rage over femicide in South Africa
BBC Newshour · 47m 30s · Sep 17
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String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past weekThe discovery of the bodies of eight women around Johannesburg’s international airport,...
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The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.
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