Communities in Ekurhuleni will take to the streets again, on Saturday, to voice their anger and call for increased action against incidents of Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
This follows the murder of 12 women in Ekurhuleni since July this year.
Their bodies were found dumped at various locations across the city.
Community members including churches, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) and students are expected to gather, at the Kempton Park Civic centre, before marching to the Kempton Park police station.
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The murders sent shockwaves across South Africa and beyond, especially given the violent manner in which some of the women were killed. Some of the bodies were found with their throats slit, while others were in an advanced state of decomposition.
EKURHULENI KILLINGS | Gauteng Police Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni says police are leaving no stone unturned in investigating the murders of women in the province. He adds that it is still too early to confirm whether the killings are linked to a serial killer. pic.twitter.com/kqsoAnt3g2
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 21, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a four-point plan of government to deal with GBVF.
GBVF CRISIS | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the violence being perpetrated against women in the country is inhumane and cannot be allowed to continue. pic.twitter.com/xv3Kk755Hv
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 29, 2026
Communities are expected to call for more protection for women and for police to provide progress with regards to their investigations into the murdered women.
GBVF | Bua Monna, the Royal Cathedral Family, Social Development and the Red Cross Free State have marched in remembrance of women killed in recent GBVF incidents in Gauteng. The groups are also donating food parcels, blankets and sanitary towels to affected families. pic.twitter.com/jPywVPWOS7
— SABC News (@SABCNews) September 27, 2026
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-Reporting by Sphiwe Mkhize
