Tag: Kempton Park

SAPS shares why it rejected DA’s R500,000 reward offer

The reward for information in the investigation into the deaths of eight women in Ekurhuleni will remain at R400 000 after the South African Police Service rejected a separate R500 000 offer from the Democratic Alliance (DA). Also see: Cyril Ramaphosa’s Kempton Park serial killings address sparks outrage Reward stays at R400,000 Crime Connect reported that […]

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Robert Wolk identified as driver shot dead in Kempton Park road-rage clash

South African motorsport is mourning the death of celebrated racing driver Robert Wolk, who was fatally shot during an alleged road-rage incident in Esther Park, Kempton Park, on Wednesday evening, 16 September 2026. Also see: Owen Ndlovu’s murder sparks debate around gender-based violence Robert, 41, was killed on 16 September at the corner of Camwood […]

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Somizi reacts to proposed Kempton Park lockdown amidst investigation

Media personality and actor Somizi Mhlongo took to his social media to share his views on the announcement made regarding the issuing of a lockdown in the Kempton Park area amid the investigation of serial murders. Also see: Owen Ndlovu’s murder sparks debate around gender-based violence “Why can’t it be a normal thing for crime not […]

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s Kempton Park serial killings address sparks outrage

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s formal address regarding the serial murders of women across Ekurhuleni and Kempton Park has drawn fierce public backlash. Citizens and social media commentators are condemning the official state response as performative, delayed, and severely disconnected from the reality on the ground. Also see: Surging femicide and violent crime fuel growing petitions to […]

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Surging femicide and violent crime fuel growing petitions to reinstate death penalty

A relentless wave of violent crime and gender-based violence (GBV) has pushed public frustration to the breaking point across South Africa. Also see: Police intensify investigation after 5th woman’s body found near Kempton Park As graphic reports of violent assaults and fatal attacks dominate daily headlines, citizens are increasingly expressing profound anger toward a justice […]

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

A fifth woman’s body has been discovered near Kempton Park, Gauteng, deepening concerns over a series of deaths involving women in the area and prompting police to deploy additional specialised resources. Also see: 4 Men found dead in Gqeberha as investigation gets underway The body was discovered earlier today, 14 September 2026, in Olifantsfontein, a […]

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