Police in Ekurhuleni are investigating the discovery of a ninth woman’s body in Dawn Park, Boksburg, bringing the number of women found dead in the area since July to nine. Police are investigating whether the cases are connected, but a serial killer has not been confirmed. As the investigation continues, we want to understand the psychology behind extreme violence — what can go through the mind of someone who kills, and what factors can contribute to such behaviour?
Guest: Dr Tholinhlanhla Dlamini-Ngcoya, Psychologist

A new Afrobarometer policy paper raises concerns about faltering demand for democracy across Africa. While 64% of those surveyed say they prefer democracy, only 36% meet Afrobarometer’s definition of a full demand for democracy, while just 38% are satisfied with how democracy is working in their countries.
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Reality Check with Ayabonga Cawe: The roots of South African inequality in land, labour and product markets - ‘New Settler or Old Tenant’?
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As we mark International Equal Pay Day, the conversation around South Africa’s gender pay gap needs to go beyond the payslip. Research tracking millions of formal-sector workers found that women earn, on average, 12% less than men, with around 45% of that gap associated with women being concentrated in lower-paying companies.
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