Ninth Woman Found Dead Near Johannesburg as Police Probe Series of Killings

UPDATE - follow-up to Ninth woman's body found as South African police investigate string of deaths: Police have found a ninth woman's body wrapped in a sheet on the side of a road in Dawn Park.

Details of Discovery

Officers confirmed the latest victim was found half-naked on Thursday morning. Her identity has not yet been shared with the public.

Investigation Context

This grim discovery follows the deaths of eight other women whose bodies turned up since July across Ekurhuleni, a major urban area east of Johannesburg. Earlier report (2026-09-17 16:10): ## What Happened Police in South Africa have found the body of a ninth woman in just two months, raising deep fears about a string of deaths east of Johannesburg. Officers discovered the latest victim on Thursday morning in Dawn Park. Her body was half-naked and wrapped in a sheet on the side of a road. Police have not yet released her name or identity.

Background and Police Response

This grim discovery follows the deaths of eight other women whose bodies turned up since July across Ekurhuleni, a large urban area close to Johannesburg. Local police have urged the public not to assume right away that all these killings are linked to each other. Even though officials are still investigating the connection between the cases, many women in the area are now afraid.