Nine women found dead near Johannesburg sends shockwaves through South Africa

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What happened

Vigils, group runs and moments of silence: thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa this weekend to pay tribute to the nine women found murdered in eastern Johannesburg.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:02 UTC.

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