Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.Subscribe`; document.body.appendChild(modal); modal.addEventListener('click', () => { document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; }); modal.querySelector('.subscribe-link')?.addEventListener('click', (e) => { e.preventDefault(); document.cookie = 'mos-plan-select=; Max-Age=0; path=/; expires=Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 UTC;'; setTimeout(() => { window.location.href = 'https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app'; }, 500); });});]]>Mogomotsi Magome & Michelle GumedeTuesday 15 September 2026 16:03 BSTSouth African police have issued a public safety warning to women after seven bodies were discovered east of Johannesburg within two months.Authorities confirmed that the cases appear to be linked, although they have not officially declared that a serial killer is responsible.President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed law enforcement agencies to prioritise the murder investigations and bring those responsible to justice.The victims include 38-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who disappeared whilst out jogging before her body was discovered in Kempton Park.The Commission for Gender Equality called for urgent safety audits in affected areas amid heightening concerns over South Africa's high rates of femicide and violent crime.In fullSerial killer fears grow as seven women found dead near major cityMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in