Another Woman Found Dead in Ekurhuleni as Police Investigate Series of Killings

28 September 2026 | South Africa

Police in Gauteng are investigating after another woman’s body was discovered in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, adding to a series of cases involving women whose bodies have been found in the area in recent months.

According to reports from police and international news agencies, the latest body was discovered in an open field in the Ekurhuleni municipality after a private security company alerted police.

The discovery brings the number of female bodies recently found in the Ekurhuleni area to 11 since July, according to police reporting. Investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding each death and whether any of the cases are connected.

23-year-old woman killed in Tembisa

The latest developments come as police also investigate the shooting death of a 23-year-old woman in Tembisa on Monday morning.

The woman was reportedly travelling to work at around 5:45am when she was shot on Mapungubwe Street in Temong, Tembisa. Police are investigating the incident as a murder and robbery after her belongings were reportedly taken.

Her identity has been confirmed, but police had not released her name while her family was being formally notified.

Family members have reportedly questioned whether the killing was connected to a robbery and said they believe the person responsible may have been known to the family. Police are following leads, and no arrest had been reported in connection with this particular shooting at the time of the latest reports.

Police investigating the wider cases

The discovery of multiple women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni has raised concern in communities across Gauteng.

However, police have cautioned against assuming that all the cases were committed by the same person. Authorities are investigating the individual cases and have said there is not yet conclusive evidence that all of the killings are connected.

The South African government has also previously confirmed that authorities were working to accelerate investigations into the killings of women in Ekurhuleni and other parts of the country.

Information for the public

Police continue to appeal for information that could assist investigations. Anyone with information about a crime should contact the South African Police Service or Crime Stop.

Gov24.co.za will continue to provide updates as verified information becomes available.

Important: The identities of some victims have not yet been publicly released, and investigations are ongoing. Readers should avoid spreading unverified names or accusations on social media.