Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Eight women’s bodies have been found in and around Kempton Park, Springs and Tembisa since July; identities for some victims remain unconfirmed as families are traced.

Ekurhuleni plans to recruit more than 250 constables, add patrol capacity and improve police visibility, while the MMC said SAPS must lead the response to crime.

Run Alex Athletics Club said women are frightened to run and want visible policing, arguing authorities ignored runners’ warnings until the crisis became impossible to overlook.

A clinical psychologist explained that emotional spending follows a cycle of discomfort, purchasing and temporary relief; creating a pause helps identify feelings and choose healthier coping strategies.

A Special Investigating Unit found 208 Ekurhuleni vacant stands, valued at R58 million, were fraudulently transferred between 2018 and 2022 without council approval or municipal payment.