Tenth woman's body found as South Africa investigates spate of killings
The discovery has intensified national outcry in South Africa over the scale of violence against women.
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Police in South Africa have found the body of a tenth woman as they investigate a series of killings that have drawn national attention to violence against women in the country.
The discovery has sparked further outcry among the public and campaigners, who say the case underscores the scale of gender-based violence in South Africa.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the killings, though details of the police response, potential suspects, or any connection between the cases were not specified in the source report.
The case has renewed calls from activists and opposition figures for the government to strengthen its response to gender-based violence, an issue that has repeatedly featured in South African political debate in recent years.
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- Tenth woman's body found as South Africa police probe killings — BBC News — World
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