A badly mutilated man’s body has been found near where he was allegedly attacked by a group of people.
According to Captain Appel Ernst, the Randfontein Police spokesperson, community members made a report on Wednesday, 15 August, regarding a 48-year-old man who had disappeared after he was allegedly attacked.
“It was alleged that the victim and others were apparently walking towards Swaneville when a group of unknown people attacked them,” Ernst said.
Also Read: Two killed in latest illegal mining clash
The area was visited and the badly mutilated body of the 48-year-old man was found close to the Luipaardsvlei Dam on the Cooke Plant.
“Suspects are unknown at this stage and investigators will have to establish if the murder might be linked to illegal mining activities in the area,” Ernst concluded.
Anyone with information that might shed light on the matter is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information may be supplied anonymously.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za (please remember to include your contact details in the email) or phone us on 011 693 3671.
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
