RC 260915702Clement Manyathela
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The episode was dominated by the discovery of a sixth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, prompting urgent calls for police action, government accountability and community protection.
- 11:01
A sixth woman’s decomposed body, estimated to be that of a 35-year-old, was found naked in Kwatema; police have not confirmed a link to five earlier deaths.
- 11:10
Police said investigators are considering multiple theories, including one perpetrator, several suspects or copycat crimes, while a multidisciplinary team gathers evidence across Gauteng.
- 11:14
President Cyril Ramaphosa eventually said the killings had been prioritised, after speaking to the police minister and acting national commissioner, and urged citizens to share information.
- 10:53
Gender specialist Lisa Vetten said the national GBV plan expired in 2025, while immediate safety measures should include patrols, better lighting and clearing high grass in vulnerable areas.
- 11:55
Psychiatrist Kevin Stolov advised reducing sensory input, pausing notifications, using box breathing and doing one task at a time to manage overstimulation.