Three people have been arrested over one of nine women's bodies found recently in an area east of Johannesburg, in a case that has drawn attention to violence against women in South Africa.
Key facts
- Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with one of the killings, according to Sky News.
- The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in the area, according to the BBC.
- The bodies were discovered in an area east of Johannesburg.
- Sky News reports the killings occurred over a two-month period.
- The series of deaths has sparked outcry over violence against women in the country.
Three people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with one of a series of killings that has prompted public alarm over violence against women, according to reports from the BBC and Sky News.
Sky News reported that two women and a man were detained over one of the deaths. The arrests relate to a wider series of killings that has generated significant public concern in the country.
The BBC reported that the body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.
According to Sky News, the killings took place over a two-month period, with the discoveries of the women’s bodies sparking outcry over violence against women in South Africa.
Why it matters
Violence against women is a long-standing and serious concern in South Africa, and a cluster of killings in a single area heightens public fear and demands for accountability. The arrests mark a development in a case that has drawn national attention.
Frequently asked questions
How many women's bodies have been found?
According to the BBC, nine women's bodies have been found recently in an area east of Johannesburg. The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be discovered.
Who has been arrested?
Sky News reports that two women and a man have been arrested in connection with one of the killings.
Where were the bodies found?
The bodies were found in an area east of Johannesburg, according to the BBC. Sky News reports the killings occurred over a two-month period.