South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

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What happened

Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:01:51 UTC.

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  1. South African police issue alert after seventh woman's body found near Johannesburg

  2. 7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer

  3. South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found near Johannesburg

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  7. Bel-Air founder’s 1928 estate bought for $5.5m now asks $32.5 million

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