South African police have discovered the body of a 10th woman near Johannesburg, as an investigation continues into a series of killings of women over the past two months, according to multiple outlets.
The latest body was found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, according to Arab News and The Straits Times. The Straits Times reported that police said the victim was semi-naked and appeared to have been stoned to death.
The discovery has raised concerns about the possibility of a serial killer operating in the country, according to CBS News. Al Jazeera English noted that the killings are occurring in a country with one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
Police have not publicly identified a suspect, and the investigation into the string of killings is ongoing, according to the Associated Press and The Washington Times.
How each side covered it
Left
- Al Jazeera English noted South Africa has one of the highest femicide rates in the world.
- CBS News reported rising fears of a possible serial killer after the 10th body was found.
- Associated Press confirmed the ongoing investigation into the killings.
“Fears of possible serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found” — CBS News
Center
- Arab News and The Straits Times reported the body was found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg.
- The Straits Times said police described the victim as semi-naked and apparently stoned to death.
- Arab News noted the killings have occurred over the past two months and heightened concerns about violence against women.
“Police said the semi-naked victim appeared to have been stoned to death.” — The Straits Times
Right
- The Washington Times reported police said Saturday a 10th victim had been found near Johannesburg.
- The Washington Times emphasized the investigation into the series of killings is ongoing.
“South African police said Saturday that another woman's body had been found near Johannesburg, bringing to 10 the number of victims in a series of killings under investigation.” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What happened in South Africa?
South African police discovered the body of a 10th woman near Johannesburg, part of a string of killings of women that has occurred over the past two months, according to multiple outlets.
Where was the latest body found?
The 10th victim's body was found in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, according to Arab News and The Straits Times.
Is there a suspected serial killer?
CBS News reported rising fears of a possible serial killer in South Africa following the discovery of the 10th body, though no suspect has been confirmed by police in the supplied reports.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets, including Al Jazeera English and CBS News, emphasized South Africa's high femicide rate and fears of a serial killer, while right-leaning coverage from The Washington Times focused on the ongoing police investigation and rising victim count.
What happens next?
The investigation into the killings is ongoing, according to the Associated Press and The Washington Times, though the sources do not specify further next steps.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningSouth African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg
- Associated PressLeft-leaningBody of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningFears of serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found
- Arab NewsCenterTenth woman found dead in South Africa’s string of killings
- BBC NewsCenterTenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings
- France 24CenterTenth woman found dead in South Africa's string of killings
- The Straits TimesCenterTenth woman found dead in South Africa’s string of killings
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningBody of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues