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Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings
The deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
September 26, 2026Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.
September 22, 2026Three arrested in South Africa over one of nine women's body finds
The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
September 21, 2026Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South Africa
Dineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.
September 18, 2026Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.
September 17, 2026Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid - reuters.com
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid reuters.com
August 11, 2026Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
July 15, 2026Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa
South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.
July 7, 2026England beaten by South Africa in Nations Championship
South Africa asserted their dominance over England with a commanding victory in the Nations Championship at Ellis Park.
July 4, 2026Twelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg, police say
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
June 10, 2026South African police: 12 killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting - Reuters
South African police: 12 killed, nine injured in Johannesburg shooting Reuters
June 10, 2026Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.
May 3, 2026Robert Mugabe's son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.
April 29, 2026South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.
April 1, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 - Reuters
South Africa's Lekota, who led breakaway from ANC, dies at 77 Reuters
March 4, 2026