Young woman’s body found along N2, police search for relatives

SYDENHAM police are appealing to the community to assist in locating the relatives of a woman who was found deceased.   

The body of the woman, whose identity is unknown, was found along the N2 freeway (on the south-bound lane) on 13 May at 17:45, said KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson, Col Thembeka Mbele. 

Mbele said the deceased is believed to have been in her 20s.  

“She was wearing a vest with white, blue and grey stripes and black tights. She is dark in complexion. Inquiries that have been conducted to identify her have since proven unfruitful,” added Mbele.

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Anyone who can assist in the investigation can contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Kweyama on 031 203 2742 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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