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The investigation into the killings of women in and around Kempton Park has now expanded to eight cases across Ekurhuleni. What began as a cluster of deaths in Rhodesfield and the R21 corridor has grown to include bodies found in Olifantsfontein, KwaThema in Springs, and a woman discovered earlier in a river near the Mall of Thembisa in Clayville. Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo, the 38-year-old Festival Mall centre manager and runner whose body was identified on Monday, remains one of the confirmed victims. Her candlelight vigil earlier this evening brought residents together in grief and quiet resolve. Many who attended spoke of mounting fear as the number of bodies continued to rise throughout the day. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed the expanded total of eight on Tuesday evening. He announced that police will place the Kempton Park area under heightened operational lockdown, massively increasing visibility through Operation Shanela and deploying a dedicated multidisciplinary task team. President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly stated that “no stone will be left unturned.” A R400,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to breakthroughs. One suspect remains in custody, linked only to the first body found in July. Police have not yet confirmed whether the cases are connected to a single perpetrator, though forensic findings indicate sexual assault in several of the earlier deaths. Most of the women were found partially or fully unclothed in open veld, roadsides or behind buildings. Communities are demanding more than statements. They want rapid identification of remaining victims, visible policing that lasts beyond the headlines, and genuine protection for women who simply want to walk, jog or live without fear. JustAdvocacy stands with the families and the residents of Kempton Park and Ekurhuleni. Justice delayed is justice denied, and eight lives already lost is eight too many. #JusticeForTheEight #KemptonPark #EndGBV #ProtectOurWomen #TsontsoMoselakgomo