Police arrest three as ninth woman's body found in Johannesburg region

South African police have detained three suspects as authorities investigate the deaths of nine women found in the Ekurhuleni area east of Johannesburg since July.

• Police detained a man and two women over the death of Jabulile Ntimba, the ninth victim, whose body was found in Dawn Park last Thursday.
• Nine women's bodies have been found in the Ekurhuleni area since July, with several victims partially clothed and showing signs of violence.
• Police have not linked the nine cases or confirmed a serial killer, with acting chief Puleng Dimpane saying officers work to bring the culprits to justice.
• President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to find those responsible, as authorities offered a 400,000 rand reward for information.