A ninth woman is found dead in Dawn Park, Johannesburg, on Thursday morning, police sources say. She is reported to have been found in a field, with her throat slit, and the scene prompts women from nearby homes to gather in distress.

Local reports describe the body as being found half-naked, with residents arriving quickly in informal clothing and blankets, reacting in horror. The incident adds to an ongoing pattern that has alarmed the community and raised further questions about who is responsible and how the killings are being carried out.

Coverage emphasizes the scale of fear within the Dawn Park area, noting that the latest death brings the number of women found dead to nine. While outlets focus on the community response and the circumstances described at the scene, the specific details of the investigation—such as suspects, motive, or whether there is a confirmed link between cases—are not provided in the available reports.