DEVELOPING | 11th woman’s body found along railway line in Ekurhuleni

Yet another woman’s body has been discovered in Ekurhuleni, with the latest case reported along a railway line in Struisbult, Springs.

The discovery brings the number of women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni over the past two months to 11.

A further body was found in Soweto a week ago, bringing the reported total number of women’s bodies discovered in Gauteng during the period to 12.

Patrolling the area

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According to police, the latest body was spotted by a security company vehicle patrolling the area.

The security personnel alerted law enforcement authorities, who responded to the scene.

#sapsGP [SAPS SPRINGS MURDER INVESTIGATION]

On Sunday, 27 September 2026 at approximately 12:00, SAPS Springs responded to a crime scene where a body was discovered in an open veld near Rhokana Road.

A security company vehicle patrolling the area noticed the body and alerted… pic.twitter.com/IiRyq0W8XU

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService)

September 27, 2026

Police investigation

Gauteng Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni was en route to the scene following the discovery.

The latest case comes as a dedicated police task team continues investigating the deaths of women whose bodies have been found across Ekurhuleni.

Police have previously said senior police leadership, crime intelligence and experienced investigators are involved in monitoring progress in the investigations.

To be identified

Authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the woman found in Struisbult, nor have they established publicly how she died.

Police have also not confirmed whether the latest discovery is linked to any of the other cases.

The investigation is expected to focus on establishing the woman’s identity, determining the cause of death and gathering evidence that could assist detectives.

Further details are expected as investigators process the scene and conduct preliminary investigations.