Pretoria – The family of 28-year-old Gracious Nkomo has positively identified her as one of the women whose bodies were discovered along the R21 in Kempton Park.
At least nine bodies of murdered women have been found in Ekurhuleni since July.
“Nkomo was the third woman whose body was discovered in the Kempton Park area on 10 September 2026. She was found partially clothed,” police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Thursday, 17 September 2026.
“She was identified today by her family at the Germiston Mortuary.”
Brigadier Mathe said the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to investigate the murder of Nkomo, as well as the other cases involving women whose bodies have been discovered in the area.
Acting National Commissioner of the SAPS, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, said a multidisciplinary team of investigators was working around the clock to establish the circumstances surrounding the murders and identify those responsible.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Gracious Nkomo during this extremely difficult time,” said Lieutenant General Dimpane.
“Our investigators remain seized with these cases, and we will continue to pursue every available lead to ensure that those responsible for these murders are brought to justice.”
Brigadier Mathe said Kempton Park remains under intensified policing operations, and investigations into these murders remain ongoing.
