Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa

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What happened

Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:04:41 UTC.

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  6. South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil

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