RC 260915702Mandy Wiener
Tuesday, 15 September 2026
The episode was dominated by outrage over six women found dead in Ekurhuleni, alongside allegations of metro-police collusion and concern over persistent violence.
- 12:11
A sixth woman’s decomposed body was found in KwaThema, with police investigating possible links to five earlier deaths; authorities have not confirmed a serial killer connection.
- 12:16
Ekurhuleni activated a joint operations centre with SAPS, increased visibility and launched a public-safety audit, while officials urged residents to share information rather than speculate.
- 12:29
Madlanga Commission testimony alleged some JMPD officers colluded with criminals and unofficial informants to target cash-carrying businesses; tactical response and special patrol units were identified as frequently implicated.
- 12:46
Western Cape recorded 1,071 murders between April and June, down 77 year-on-year but still exceeding 1,000 for the third consecutive year, with Cape Town bearing most of the violence.
- 12:49
About 278 documented refugees and asylum seekers left Durban for temporary shelter at Lindela, while roughly 100 stayed behind to try reintegrating into their communities.