‘This is a war’: South Africa battles femicide as women’s bodies pile up
Summary
South Africa has found nine women dead in the Ekurhuleni municipality over about two months, raising concerns about violence against women. Police are investigating if these murders are linked or the work of multiple attackers, while officials and groups say this reflects a wider, serious problem of violence against women in the country.Key Facts
- Nine women have been found dead in the Ekurhuleni area near Johannesburg in roughly two months.
- The latest victim was discovered in Dawn Park, Boksburg, and was in her thirties.
- Police have not confirmed if the murders are connected or done by one person or several.
- The South African Police Service is carefully investigating the cases, considering different possibilities.
- Officials describe the killings as part of a broader crisis of violence against women in South Africa.
- Women often change their daily routines to stay safe, but organizations say this shifts blame onto victims instead of perpetrators.
- One victim, Elizabeth Moselakgomo, disappeared on a run and was found dead three days later after her daughter raised an alarm.
- Support groups report more women contacting helplines with severe abuse cases, showing that violence against women is widespread.
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