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Three Arrested After Ninth Body Found Near Johannesburg

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2026
South African police have arrested three people after the ninth body was found in a recent case. The latest victim was Jabulile Ntimba. Police discovered her body in an area east of Johannesburg. Authorities say this location is part of the wider search area where other bodies were found. Investigators are now working to understand the circumstances around the deaths and to identify who is responsible. The arrests are meant to help the investigation move forward. Police have not shared all details yet, but they say they will continue gathering evidence and interviewing people connected to the case.
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