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South African police probe killings of seven women, Ramaphosa vows action
On Tuesday, police discovered a sixth woman's body in KwaThema, Ekurhuleni, intensifying concerns about a potential serial killer following the recovery of a fifth victim in Olifantsfontein on Monday.
The discovery follows a string of cases over the past two months where women were found in exposed locations across Ekurhuleni; authorities are investigating whether these deaths are connected.
Forensic tests confirmed sexual assault in four cases, including that of runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo; SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili announced a 72-hour investigation to compare dockets.
President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed "no stone will be left unturned" to solve the killings, while Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia met with investigators on Tuesday to review evidence and coordinate the response.
With 13 of 17 women reported missing in Kempton Park since January now located, police urge public caution and appeal for information to assist the ongoing investigation.