South Africans held memorial runs and protests during the week of 19 September 2026 following the killings of nine women near Johannesburg, rekindling national outrage and fear over gender-based violence. The deaths intensified demands for government action against femicide.
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After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change Reuters
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 19 - South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear over violence that many say mirrors the dangers women face every day.
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After deaths of nine women, South Africans gather to run, mourn and demand change @sightmagazine.bsky.social #SouthAfrica #Ekurhuleni #femicide #genderbasedviolence #violenceagainstwomen sightmagazine.com.au/news/after-d... South Africans gathered for memorial runs and protests this week after the killings of nine women near Johannesburg reignited anger and fear.