Deaths of Nine Women Near Johannesburg Trigger Nationwide Protests in South Africa

Thousands of protesters gathered across South Africa over the weekend for vigils, group runs and moments of silence to pay tribute to nine women found murdered in eastern Johannesburg, according to France 24.

South Africa records more than 60 homicides a day, but the nine murders sent shockwaves through the population, France 24 reported.

Anger is mounting and calls are growing for the government to take action, according to the report.