10th Woman’s Body Found At Mooifontein Cemetery In Tembisa

Police have confirmed the discovery of a woman’s body at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa South, Gauteng. The body was found in the Vusimusi section near an informal settlement on the morning of Saturday, 26 September.

The discovery comes as authorities continue to investigate a series of deaths involving women across the province.

SAPS Gauteng spokesperson Brenda Muridili said officers were still at the scene and that the investigation was in its early stages. "At this stage, we can only confirm the discovery of the body. Crime scene management and all the necessary role players are currently on the scene.

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Further information will be provided as soon as preliminary investigations have been conducted," said Muridili. Police have not yet released the identity of the woman or details surrounding her death.

The discovery at Mooifontein Cemetery has added to growing attention around the number of women whose bodies have been found in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks. The latest case is being investigated while police work to establish what happened before the woman was found. Further details are expected once investigators have completed their preliminary work.

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Ten women have now been reported found dead in the Ekurhuleni area, while 11 bodies have been discovered across Gauteng in recent weeks, according to the information available at the time of publication. The cases have prompted renewed public concern and calls for greater action to protect women.

Ekurhuleni Killings Spark Vigils And Public Concern

The Ekurhuleni killings have led to vigils, protests and solidarity runs in different parts of South Africa. Members of the public have gathered in areas including Kempton Park and Cape Town to remember the victims and call for stronger measures to protect women. The latest Tembisa case has emerged against this backdrop of heightened public attention.

The deaths have also placed renewed focus on South Africa’s ongoing gender-based violence crisis. The government declared gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster last year as part of efforts to strengthen the response to the crisis. The recent killings have again placed pressure on authorities to address violence against women.

The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre recorded 6,782 distress calls between 1 and 16 September, according to government figures. That amounted to an average of 424 calls each day and represented a 21% increase compared with the same period in August. The figures highlight the continued demand for support services dealing with gender-based violence and related emergencies.

Tembisa Woman Body Case Remains A Developing Investigation

The investigation into the Tembisa woman body discovery remains at an early stage. Police have not yet provided information about how the woman died, how long she had been at the cemetery or whether anyone has been detained. Investigators are expected to provide further information as the preliminary investigation progresses.