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SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Politicians must not politicise Ekurhuleni tragedy

Sowetan · 18 September 2026 at 05:00

SIBONGAKONKE SHOBA | Politicians must not politicise Ekurhuleni tragedy

A spate of gruesome murders targeting women in Ekurhuleni has left residents fearful and highlighted serious shortcomings in policing and political response, writes Sibongakonke Shoba

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