Serial killing is in the headlines this week following the discovery of nine women’s lifeless bodies in Ekurhuleni.
By Mapaballo Borotho

South Africa has a long and dark history of serial killings, with several notorious cases resulting in convictions.
As investigations into the nine women found in Ekurhuleni continue, it remains to be seen whether those responsible will ultimately be brought to justice.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has not confirmed that the bodies discovered in the City of Ekurhuleni are linked to the same perpetrator or perpetrators. However, police have not ruled out that possibility.
Investigators remain on the ground trying to establish the circumstances surrounding each of the murders, in a bid to bring justice to the victims and their families.
This infographic takes you through some of the serial killers whose crimes have terrorised South Africa over the years.

Nine murders discovered in Ekurhuleni remain under investigation, and SAPS has not confirmed that they are connected.
However, the cases have sparked fears of a possible serial killer operating in the embattled metro, with residents now demanding answers and justice for the women whose lives were cut short.
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