Four women’s bodies have been found in the Kempton Park area over the past two months. Civil society is asking a difficult question: Why does it take multiple deaths before prevention becomes a priority? Women For Change says these cases expose a deeper institutional failure. They argue that women are too often told to protect themselves, instead of seeing stronger, proactive policing and prevention. What must change to prevent another woman from becoming the next victim?

The National Briefing · Sep 15, 2026 · 2m

Four women’s bodies have been found in the Kempton Park area over the past two months. Civil society is asking a difficult question: Why does it take multiple deaths before prevention becomes a priority? Women For Change says these cases expose a deeper institutional failure. They argue that women are too often told to protect themselves, instead of seeing stronger, proactive policing and prevention. What must change to prevent another woman from becoming the next victim?

Guest: Merlize Jogiat - Operations and Advocacy coordinator, Women for Change