Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Five women’s bodies were found in and around Kempton Park between mid-July and 14 September, prompting a task team while police investigate possible links without confirming a serial killer.

A forensic psychologist said the Kempton Park killings tick several serial-murder indicators, but investigators must establish conclusive links and distinguish one offender from a group or copycats.

ATM named parliamentary leader Vuyo Zungula as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate; he said the choice followed community consultations and that he lives and has worked in the city.

Cosatu’s 15th National Congress could not open after only 1,046 of 1,818 credentials were adopted, with unions protesting Mike Shingange’s suspension and leadership contestations.

The Madlanga Commission resumed after a recess and will examine alleged criminal-network infiltration and collusion involving JMPD officers, with evidence due by 2 October and the final report due in November.