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TUE · 2026-09-15 · 13:12 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0915-111455
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South Africa on alert after seventh woman’s body found near capital

South African authorities have issued a public warning to women following the discovery of a seventh victim's body on Tuesday. The body was found in an area east of Johannesburg, where several other women's bodies have been discovered over the past two months.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-15 · 13:12 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
South Africa on alert after seventh woman’s body found near capital
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South African authorities have issued a public warning to women following the discovery of a seventh victim's body on Tuesday. The body was found in an area east of Johannesburg, where several other women's bodies have been discovered over the past two months. While South African authorities believe the cases are linked, they have not confirmed if they are the work of a single perpetrator. The South African Police Services (SAPS) has advised women to exercise caution, particularly when engaging in activities like jogging in the affected area. The ongoing discoveries have fueled public concern about a potential serial killer.

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Police have issued a public warning for women to be cautious when engaging in activities like jogging in the area.

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A seventh woman's body was found near Johannesburg, in the same area where other victims were discovered.

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The cases appear to be linked, raising fears of a potential serial killer.

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Full report

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A woman’s body was found on Tuesday in the same area east of Johannesburg in South Africa where the discovery of several other victims in the past two months has sparked fear of a potential serial killer at large and led to a public warning by the police.According to South African authorities, the cases appear to be linked, though they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.The South African Police Services (SAPS) has issued a public warning for women to be cautious when doing activities like jogging in the area.
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