South Africa femicide spree sparks outrage over crime
The discovery of the bodies of nine women near Johannesburg in the last two months has sent shock waves around South Africa and highlighted the scourge of femicide and high levels of violent crime.
The bodies of nine women were discovered near Johannesburg over the past two months, prompting widespread shock in South Africa. The case has drawn attention to femicide and the country's high rates of violent crime.
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