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Statement by President Ramaphosa on killings of women in the East Rand

The PresidencyRef: GOVNEWS-10407 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

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Collected on 19 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement issued by The Presidency on 15 September 2026 in which President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to the recent killings of women in and around Kempton Park in Gauteng. He extends condolences to affected families, says law enforcement is working urgently to establish the facts and bring those responsible to justice, and states that he has directed that the cases be prioritised. He calls on citizens to assist with information and gives a police contact number for anyone with information or who is missing a relative or friend.

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call for public information and missing-person reportingOngoing

Provide information on the killings of women in the East Rand, or report a missing relative or friend

The President calls on citizens to help by passing on any information that may help end the attacks on women in and around Kempton Park. Anyone with information about these incidents, or anyone who is missing a relative or friend, is asked to phone Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike.

Who it is for: members of the public with information about the incidents, and anyone missing a relative or friend
How to act on it: Phone Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike on 082 465 7249

The document's recorded date is 15 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

GOVNEWS-10407 at https://www.thepresidency.gov.za

Key Takeaways

Statement by President Ramaphosa on killings of women in the East Rand
Kempton Park, Gauteng
dated Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Victims: women recently found killed in and around Kempton Park
Cases directed to be prioritised; no stone left unturned
Citizens asked to provide information on the attacks
Contact: Warrant Officer Elvis Manyike - 082 465 7249
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - media@presidency.gov.za
Issued by: The Presidency Pretoria
Cyril Ramaphosa
Elvis Manyike
Vincent Magwenya
The Presidency
Government

Dates

Opening Date

15 September 2026

Closing Date

15 September 2026