Ekurhuleni murders: It’s a shame on the men of SA, Ramaphosa on discovery of tenth body

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the ongoing murders of women in Ekurhuleni as a source of profound pain and national shame, following the discovery of a tenth body in the area.

The violence inflicted upon the women of South Africa is a source of profound pain and national shame. The nation is angry. The women of South Africa are angry.

The President’s remarks come as police continue to investigate a series of killings that have gripped the East Rand. While authorities have not yet officially confirmed the presence of a serial killer, the investigation has been widened as officials work to determine if the cases are linked.

Deputy National Police Commissioner Tebello Mosikili confirmed that a tenth victim has been added to the broader investigation, noting that police are committed to leaving no stone unturned. The victims, many of whom were in their 20s and 30s, have sparked a national outcry regarding the persistent crisis of gender-based violence in the country.

Ramaphosa has directed the police to prioritize these cases and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Despite the high-level intervention, the discovery of further bodies has reignited public frustration over the government’s ability to curb the high rates of violence against women.