The Latest Breaking News from Ekurhuleni

11th woman's body in South Africa as authorities investigate recent spate of killings

South African police say that another woman's body has been discovered in the Ekurhuleni area east of Johannesburg

The Independent UK · Sep 28

South Africa probes Ekurhuleni killings after 10 women die in 2 months

South African police on Saturday found the body of another woman in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of women found dead in the municipality over the past two months as investigators work to determine whether the killings are connected.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Women Warned Not To Walk or Run Alone After Nine Bodies Found Near Kempton Park

Nine women have been found dead around Kempton Park, prompting police to warn women against walking or running alone as detectives investigate possible links between the cases.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Multiparty democracy is in trouble in South Africa – collapsing coalitions are a sure sign

South Africa’s 28-year-old, continuously transforming multiparty democracy was reminded of its own fragility when, in September, a coalition running its biggest city, Johannesburg, collapsed. The speaker and the mayor lost their jobs. A new coalition took office, only to be removed by a high court verdict three weeks later. This…

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022