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South Africa announces response after 11 women’s bodies found
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Bodies of women discovered east of Johannesburg over two months
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures after 11 women’s bodies were found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg. The response includes police case reviews, a forensic backlog plan, municipal safety work and action on alcohol-fuelled violence.
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Bodies of women discovered east of Johannesburg over two months
1 of 2 sources“the discovery of 11 women’s bodies dumped across Ekurhuleni”
- 11womenThe Guardian
- 12womenBBC News
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Arrests made in connection with the murders
1 of 2 sources“suspects had been arrested in connection with three of the killings”
- 3arrestsThe Guardian
- 4arrestsBBC News