By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

21 September 2026 – The police have made a breakthrough in the murder investigation of the ninth victim in the series of murder cases involving women currently under investigation in Gauteng. Three suspects, comprising one man and two women, were arrested over the weekend by members of the Gauteng Murder and Robbery Unit in connection with the murder. 

The police discovered the body of a ninth woman on 17 September 2026 morning in Dawn Park, Boksburg. Her body was found following the discovery of eight bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. 

The trio is expected to appear on Monday before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.

The acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane said the police are seized with all nine murder cases, with each case receiving priority attention. Dimpane said the police remain committed to ensuring that these investigations are pursued with the urgency and determination they require.

“Our investigators are following all available leads and are working tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice. Further details regarding the case will be ventilated in court. 

“After the woman’s body was found, the police appealed to community members to share any information that may assist with the investigations by calling the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or by providing anonymous tip-offs on MySapsApp, which can be downloaded on any smartphone,” she said.

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