South African police say the body of a ninth woman has been discovered in an area east of Johannesburg, raising further concerns about a possible series of linked killings.
Police said the body was found on Thursday in the Ekurhuleni municipality, where the remains of eight other women have been discovered over the past two months.
The repeated discoveries have prompted investigators to examine whether the deaths could be connected and whether they may have been carried out by the same person or group.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding each death, while forensic teams are working to identify the victims and establish how they died.
The cases have increased concern among communities in the Ekurhuleni area, as residents seek answers about the deaths and call for stronger action from authorities.
Police have not confirmed that a serial killer is responsible, and investigations are continuing to determine whether there is a link between the cases.
Officers are gathering evidence from the locations where the bodies were found and are working to establish a possible timeline and connection between the incidents.
The discovery of the ninth body has added urgency to the investigation, with police continuing efforts to identify those responsible and provide answers to the victims’ families.
