By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Fear and anxiety are mounting among women in Ekurhuleni following the discovery of yet another female body. The number of women killed in a series of brutal attacks since July in Ekurhuleni has risen to nine. Some of the victims found in different parts of the metro, were decomposed and others showing signs of violence. The latest victim was a woman believed to be in her early 20s, whose body was discovered in the bushes near a railway line in Villa Liza Extension Four, Boksburg, in the early hours of yesterday. Meanwhile, the South African government has responded to the criticism over women being told to take precautionary measures to keep themselves safe as investigations continue. Many women have asked: why are they always told to change the way they live. Deputy Government spokesperson William Baloyi explains that while the multidisciplinary specialised team continues its investigations - it is wise to take precautions...

<p>By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad -&nbsp;Fear and anxiety are mounting among women in Ekurhuleni following the discovery of yet another female body. The number of women killed in a series of brutal attacks since July in Ekurhuleni has risen to nine. Some of the victims found in different parts of the metro, were decomposed and others showing signs of violence. The latest victim was a woman believed to be in her early 20s, whose body was discovered in the bushes near a railway line in Villa Liza Extension Four, Boksburg, in the early hours of yesterday. Meanwhile, the South African government has responded to the criticism over women being told to take precautionary measures to keep themselves safe as investigations continue. Many women have asked: why are they always told to change the way they live. Deputy Government spokesperson William Baloyi explains that while the multidisciplinary specialised team continues its investigations - it is wise to take precautions...</p>

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