RC 260917702Clement Manyathela
Thursday, 17 September 2026
A special broadcast from Kempton Park focused on nine women found dead in Ekurhuleni, residents’ fear, police pressure and demands for sustained, intelligence-led action.
- 09:52
A ninth woman, aged about 30, was found half-naked in Villalisa near Dawn Park with her throat slit and a stab wound; police have not confirmed a serial killer.
- 11:10
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said Kempton Park and surrounding areas are under lockdown, with investigators reporting valuable public information and an imminent breakthrough.
- 11:56
Deputy National Police Commissioner Tabelo Musikili said 132 people were arrested during Operation Shanela, including 51 in visible-policing operations, of whom 44 were allegedly undocumented.
- 11:21
Community policing forums said volunteer patrols are covering hotspots despite limited resources, while civilian CCTV footage near the latest scene may help identify whoever dumped the body.
- 11:17
Residents and activists demanded sustained police visibility, better lighting, grass cutting, CCTV and specialised investigative capacity, warning that short-term roadblocks would not protect women after officials leave.