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

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep shame and condemnation following the discovery of a tenth woman’s body in Ekurhuleni, marking a grim escalation in the ongoing femicide crisis plaguing South Africa.

It is a shame on the men of South Africa that we continue to preside over a society where women are hunted and killed in such a brutal manner. We have failed to protect our mothers, sisters, and daughters, and this must end now.

The latest victim was discovered at the Mooifontein Cemetery in Thembisa, prompting renewed calls from the President for law enforcement to prioritize these investigations and bring the perpetrators to justice. The string of murders has sparked national outrage, with citizens demanding more effective policing and systemic changes to address the root causes of gender-based violence.

Government officials have pledged to deploy additional resources to the area, while community leaders and activists continue to organize against the persistent threat of violence against women. The President emphasized that the state will not rest until those responsible for these heinous acts are held accountable.