Ekurhuleni women’s safety fears grow as ninth woman’s body is found since July

Ekurhuleni residents are demanding urgent action to improve the safety of women after the police have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in the metro since July. The latest body was found in Dorn Park, Boksburg, with the police saying a multidisciplinary team of detectives, intelligence officers and forensic specialists is investigating the deaths and whether they are linked.

EFF Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Nthabiseng Tshivhenga says the repeated discoveries have left communities gripped by fear. She is calling for greater police visibility, improved lighting, maintenance of public spaces and closer cooperation between the municipality and the South African Police Service.