South African president vows justice as more women's bodies found
Police have not linked the deaths to a serial killer but are investigating this possibility.
South African authorities are investigating the discovery of additional women's bodies near Johannesburg, with police examining a possible serial-killer link. The case carries policy implications for policing capacity and public safety in Gauteng, the country's main economic hub, where sustained crime concerns can affect investor and business confidence.
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