The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an urgent investigation after the discovery of four women’s bodies in the Kempton Park area over the past two months.
Disturbing pattern emerges
The latest body was found on Saturday evening in Rhodesfield. Detectives have noted troubling similarities across the cases: the victims were discovered half-naked, with visible bruising, and all within the same vicinity.
While police have not yet confirmed the presence of a serial killer, the pattern has raised serious concern.
Public Safety Warning
The SAPS is urging women in Kempton Park and surrounding areas to remain vigilant. Authorities advise against walking or running alone in isolated spaces and encourage travelling or exercising in groups.
“The safety of women remains a priority for SAPS and we will not wait for further incidents before taking decisive action,” police said in a statement.
Task team established
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has directed the Gauteng provincial police commissioner to form a dedicated multidisciplinary task team. The unit will include detectives from the Murder and Robbery Unit, the Investigative Psychology Unit and other specialised divisions.
Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mbuso Khumalo will lead the team. He has been tasked with ensuring that “no stone is left unturned” in identifying those responsible.
Police are appealing to residents, motorists, security personnel and anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in Rhodesfield or nearby areas to come forward.
Information can be shared directly with Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike at 082 465 7249 or anonymously via the #MySAPSApp.
SAPS has assured the public that specialised resources have been mobilised to urgently advance the investigation and bring perpetrators to justice.
- Four women’s bodies were found in Kempton Park over two months, all discovered half-naked with visible bruising and in the same vicinity.
- The latest body was discovered on a Saturday evening in Rhodesfield, prompting an urgent investigation by SAPS.
- SAPS has urged women in Kempton Park and surrounding areas to avoid walking or running alone in isolated spaces and to travel or exercise in groups.
- A multidisciplinary task team, led by Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Mbuso Khumalo, has been established to investigate the cases.
- Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike at 082 465 7249 or report anonymously via the #MySAPSApp.
While police have not yet confirmed the presence of a serial killer, the pattern has raised serious concern.
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Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General
Police are appealing to residents, motorists, security personnel and anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in Rhodesfield or nearby areas to come forward.
Information can be shared directly with Warrant Officer Elvis
SAPS has assured the public that specialised resources have been mobilised to urgently advance the investigation and bring perpetrators to justice.
