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BREAKING: Woman’s body identified

Husband of Hanle Lategan shares heartbreaking news.

The husband of Hanle Lategan has confirmed to the News that it indeed was the body of his wife which was found in Elandsvlei, near Randfontein, this morning.

Her body was found by children on their way to school. She was fully clothed and not tied up, despite previous reports.

The crime scene in Elandsvlei where Lategan's body was found. Photo: Randfontein Herald.
The crime scene in Elandsvlei where Lategan’s body was found. Photo: Randfontein Herald.

Facebook has been flooded with posts from concerned friends, family and colleagues of Hanle Lategan who went missing shortly after 6pm last night.

This morning a mass prayer event was held for  the missing Hanlie Lategan.
This morning a mass prayer event was held for the missing Hanle Lategan.

Condolence messages have also started pouring in for the Lategan family.

The broken man had few words to say about the incident but the tone of his voice spoke a thousand words.

Hanle Lategan. Photo: Facebook.
Hanle Lategan. Photo: Facebook.

The details surrounding her mysterious murder remain under police investigation.

The News has also learned that an urgent police meeting has been called to address the recent spate of gruesome crimes happening throughout Krugersdorp.

More on this will be published once it is made available.

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