According to the Boksburg SAPS spokesperson, Lieut Kwndzakwakhe Ngobese, the body of Calton Conge was discovered lying on the roadside at about 11.20pm, on Sunday, July 12.
“A patrolling police officer became suspicious when he noticed legs sticking out of the long grass. The officer investigated and found an unresponsive man lying on the ground, facing down,” said Ngobese.
Conge’s body was taken to Germiston state mortuary, and it is understood that he was working as a gardener at a house in Farrar Park before his death.
An ambulance was called to the scene and paramedics certified the Conge dead at the scene.
Detectives are investigating a murder case but no one has been arrested yet.
They appealed to anyone who may have information about the murder to contact the Boksburg police on 011 841 6859. – @FanieFLK