A series of brutal murders near Johannesburg’s international airport has reignited public outrage over rising femicide cases, with seven women found dead in the area, including five within the past week. The latest victim, a 38-year-old woman whose disappearance sparked a viral social media campaign, was identified after her body was discovered over the weekend. Relatives were alerted by her eight-year-old daughter when she failed to return from a run, highlighting the urgency of unresolved safety concerns. Authorities face mounting pressure to address the wave of killings and prevent further tragedies.
String of female murder victims found near Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past weekThe discovery of the bodies of seven women around Johannesburg’s international airport, including five in the past week, has prompted an outpouring of fear, grief and anger over a lack of progress in tackling femicide.When Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo did not return after going for a run on 9 September, her eight-year-old daughter alerted relatives, who contacted police. The 38-year-old’s body was found on Saturday and identified by relatives on Monday. The news of her disappearance had gone viral. Continue reading...
