Police offer a reward after body dumped next to Peter Mokaba stadium is identified

The Police are offering a reward of up to fifty thousand rands (R50 000) for any information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the suspects responsible for the murder of the victim whose body was on Tuesday 15 January, found dumped next to the new Peter Mokaba Stadium. The discovery was made at around 10 pm.

Limpopo SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said in a statement: “The deceased has been identified as Marks Rambau (48) and was a deputy director in the Limpopo Department of Transport. He is from Ha-Masia in the Vhembe District and was currently staying at Ivy Park in Polokwane.”

Mojapelo said the deceased’s body was allegedly dumped and set alight by what appeared to be a couple driving a blue VW Polo.

“The partially burnt body was found by the police soon after they were summoned by a security officer on duty at the offices next to the municipality park’s depo, next to the new Peter Mokaba Stadium.”

The police say the motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects responsible is requested to contact Captain Sekhwela at 0727178344 or Captain Ntini at 0731490140 or may call the toll free number 086001011.

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