‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

‘We are prey’: discovery of seven women’s bodies fuels anger over femicide in South Africa

Seven women were found dead near Johannesburg’s international airport, adding to a recent series of female murders that includes five victims discovered in the last week. The discoveries have intensified public outrage over South Africa’s high femicide rate and prompted calls for stronger police action and protective measures for women. Local residents and activists have gathered at the site, demanding accountability and faster investigations.