Cyril Ramaphosa says deaths of women in South Africa cause "fear and uncertainty"

South African police are investigating the deaths of nine women found over two months east of Johannesburg, the latest recovered on Thursday. Several bodies were partially unclothed and appeared to have been beaten, raising concern that one or more killers may be responsible. After three victims were discovered this week, officers cordoned off Kempton Park in Ekurhuleni and set up roadblocks; rewards were offered for information. President Cyril Ramaphosa said Tuesday that authorities would pursue every lead, addressing public anxiety that residents, including women, have voiced. The cases have intensified calls to address gender-based violence, which South Africa has declared a national emergency.