Man dies inside burning car outside Tzaneen

It is believed the man was an employee of a local bank.


Police are investigating the cause of the fire in which a 36-year-old-man was found inside the burning car outside Tzaneen, Limpopo.

“Investigations will determine the cause of the fire, however, foul play is not suspected at this stage,” he said.

Mojapelo urged people to seek professional advice to enable them resolve issues and refrain from resorting to extreme measures.

“The name of the deceased will be released once the next-of-kin have been informed,” he concluded.

It is believed the man was an employee of a local bank.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said, according to information, the car was seen driving to the scene along the R71 road and immediately thereafter, it went up in flames.

Caxton News Service

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