Ninth woman found dead as South African police probe linked killings near Johannesburg

South African police have recovered the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni municipality since July and are investigating whether the killings are connected.

• Police found the ninth body, a stabbed woman believed to be about 30, on September 17 in Dawn Park in Johannesburg's east.
• Police detained at least one suspect, who appeared in court this week and remains in custody.
• Gauteng police commissioner Fred Kekana said investigators are considering all possibilities, including multiple or separate perpetrators.
• Runners in Centurion held a tribute event for victim Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who went missing during a routine run.