Police found eight women's bodies near Johannesburg, South Africa. This happened over the past two months in the Kempton Park area.

Five bodies were found in the past week near Johannesburg's international airport. The discoveries caused fear, grief and anger among the public.

People are angry about slow progress fighting femicide. Femicide means the killing of women.

This led to backlash against the government's response to violence against women. Some bodies were found in Olifantsfontein and Kwa-Thema outside Kempton Park.

Police have increased their investigation and offered a cash reward. One victim was identified as runner Elizabeth "Tsontso" Moselakgomo.

Police have not confirmed a link or a serial killer. A suspect in the first case is in custody.

The backlash reflects South Africa's wider femicide crisis. Protests happened in November 2025.

After that Ramaphosa declared gender-based violence a national crisis. But campaigners say government action remains insufficient.