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Fears of possible serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found
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- Sep 26, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC
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Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.
South African police found a 10th woman's body near Johannesburg, deepening fears of a serial killer as national outrage grows.
South African women runners are changing their routines and carrying pepper spray and knives after a string of killings, saying they refuse to give up running despite growing fears for their safety.