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Seventh woman found dead in East Rand amid growing murder probe

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Police have confirmed the discovery of the body of a seventh woman in Gauteng’s East Rand as investigators work to establish whether a series of killings across the region are connected.

Also see: Sixth woman’s body found in Ekurhuleni as police probe deaths

The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was reportedly found in Kwa-Thema on Tuesday, 15 September. Police are investigating whether the cases could be linked to one perpetrator or involve multiple suspects. The first woman found in Kempton Park in July has already been linked to her boyfriend, who is in custody.

The growing number of cases has prompted a heightened police response. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane are meeting with investigators to receive an update on the evidence and progress of the probe.

Also see: Police intensify investigation after 5th woman’s body found near Kempton Park

Two of the victims have so far been identified. One of them is Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo, who was reported missing after leaving for a run on Wednesday, 9 September. Her eight-year-old daughter raised the alarm when she failed to return.

Moselakgomo’s badly beaten body was discovered on Saturday, with her family later positively identifying her on Monday, 14 September. Her death has added another deeply personal dimension to an investigation already involving several families searching for answers. Authorities are yet to determine whether her murder is connected to the other cases.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has also called for urgent action, saying the killings are causing fear and uncertainty, particularly among women. Police have urged the public not to spread unverified information while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators can contact Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249.

Originally published by Cape{town}etc.

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