Ekurhuleni Murders: What We Know About the Killings of 12 Women

Podcast: Daily Maverick · Daily Maverick

Opublikowano: 2026-10-14

At least 12 women have been reported murdered in Ekurhuleni since July 2026, prompting speculation that a serial killer may be operating in Gauteng. Police have set up a task team to investigate possible links between several cases but have not confirmed whether any are connected. Daily Maverick journalist Reitumetse Pilane sets out what is known: the similarities between the cases, the arrests and evidence that suggest some are unrelated, and what forensic experts say about how investigators approach a possible series. Reporting by: Reitumetse Pilane Filmed by: Malibingwe Tyilo Edited by: Anda Tolibadi Produced by: E...