South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.

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South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings

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South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.

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BBC Published 29 September 2026

South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed

Sky Published 29 September 2026

South Africa unveils plan to combat violence against women after 11 killings

South Africa's president has announced urgent action after the killing of at least 11 women in just two months.

BBC Published 28 September 2026

Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".

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