Woman Found Dead in Moroka Dam
Police cordon off Moroka Dam in Soweto after the body of a young woman was discovered on September 20, 2026. Forensic investigators are examining the scene as part of a murder probe.
Police have opened a murder investigation after the body of an unidentified woman in her 20s was discovered wrapped in a duvet inside Moroka Dam, Soweto early Sunday morning. Residents alerted authorities after noticing the bundle floating near the water’s edge.
Forensic teams retrieved the body and confirmed visible injuries, though the cause of death will be determined by post‑mortem results. Detectives believe the woman may have been killed elsewhere and dumped in the dam overnight. No arrests have been made, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The case has intensified concern over violence against women in Gauteng, with community leaders calling for stronger patrols and public vigilance.