Man stabbed, body dumped in Leachville
The deceased, who is yet to be identified, sustained several stab wounds to the head.
The body of a man in his 50s was found in Leachville Extension Three on Thursday morning, last week.
The discovery was made along Numbi Avenue.
According to information received from Brakpan police, a healthcare worker en route to a house call around 3.30am saw the body on the roadside and called the SAPS.
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The deceased, who is yet to be identified, sustained several stab wounds to the head.
Police believe the man was killed elsewhere and dumped in Leachville.
A case of murder was opened.
Anyone with information which may assist the case is urged to contact the Brakpan detective branch on 011 744 7100.
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