A fifth woman’s body has been discovered in Kempton Park, in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa, as police intensify investigations into a number of deaths involving women in the area.

The latest discovery comes amid growing concern over the disappearance of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who has not been seen since leaving home for a run. Police say there are concerning similarities in some of the cases, but have not confirmed that they are connected or that a serial killer is responsible.

Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

A fifth woman&rsquo;s body has been discovered in Kempton Park, in the East Rand region of Gauteng province, South Africa, as police intensify investigations into a number of deaths involving women in the area.
The latest discovery comes amid growing concern over the disappearance of 38-year-old runner Elizabeth Moselakgomo, who has not been seen since leaving home for a run. Police say there are concerning similarities in some of the cases, but have not confirmed that they are connected or that a serial killer is responsible.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

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Fifth woman’s body discovered in Kempton Park as police intensify investigations

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a second five-year term. In his address after the ceremony on Monday, Abiy pledged to strengthen Ethiopia's regional influence and reiterated his country's demand for Red Sea access.

The landlocked nation lost direct access to the sea in 1993, when Eritrea gained independence. However, neighbouring countries have maintained that access to the Red Sea and responsibility for it rest with states along its coastline.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr David Matsanga, a political scientist and conflict resolution analyst.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in for a second five-year term. In his address after the ceremony on Monday, Abiy pledged to strengthen Ethiopia's regional influence and reiterated his country's demand for Red Sea access.
The landlocked nation lost direct access to the sea in 1993, when Eritrea gained independence. However, neighbouring countries have maintained that access to the Red Sea and responsibility for it rest with states along its coastline.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr David Matsanga, a political scientist and conflict resolution analyst.

Ethiopia's PM Abiy Ahmed sworn in for a second five-year term

The Trump administration is expected to send a delegation to meet Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, following talks between the two sides on the sidelines of last month's United Nations General Assembly.

The renewed engagement comes amid trade tensions after Washington imposed an 18% reciprocal tariff on Zimbabwean exports, prompting Mnangagwa to suspend tariffs on US imports. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell remains under scrutiny, with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola expected to decide on his future.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kevin Tutani, Political Economist.

The Trump administration is expected to send a delegation to meet Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, following talks between the two sides on the sidelines of last month's United Nations General Assembly.
The renewed engagement comes amid trade tensions after Washington imposed an 18% reciprocal tariff on Zimbabwean exports, prompting Mnangagwa to suspend tariffs on US imports. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell remains under scrutiny, with International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola expected to decide on his future.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kevin Tutani, Political Economist.

Trump administration expected to send delegation to meet Zimbabwean President 

Civic and social justice organisation, the Progressive Forces of South Africa, has expressed concern over the Constitutional Court's ruling on asylum seekers.

The ConCourt ruled that South Africa's (SA) asylum system must reopen to new applicants. In light of this, Home Affairs says the Refugee Reception Offices will now accept applications from everyone, including those who entered the country without a visa.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to PFSA's Bonang Sepoloane.

Civic and social justice organisation, the Progressive Forces of South Africa, has expressed concern over the Constitutional Court's ruling on asylum seekers.
The ConCourt ruled that South Africa's (SA) asylum system must reopen to new applicants. In light of this, Home Affairs says the Refugee Reception Offices will now accept applications from everyone, including those who entered the country without a visa.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to PFSA's Bonang Sepoloane.

Fifth woman’s body discovered in Kempton Park as police intensify investigations

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