By September 27, 2026, eleven women had been found dead in a single Johannesburg municipality within two months, sparking national outcry over violence against women. Most victims were found with signs of blunt-force trauma; authorities are investigating whether a serial killer or multiple perpetrators are responsible.
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Police said the semi-naked victim appeared to have been stoned to death.
The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
Two more women have been found dead in Johannesburg this weekend, bringing the number of women killed in a single municipality to 11 in just two months. Most of the other victims were in their 20s and 30s, with some found partially undressed and showing signs of sexual assault, raising fears that a serial killer could be responsible. Police have offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to