According to the Bekkersdal Police, an investigation into a case of murder is under way after a body was discovered in a ditch alongside Syferfontein Road near the Cooke 4 Gold mine recently.
The body was that of a male believed to be in his late 30s.
According Sergeant Linkie Lefakane, the Bekkersdal Police spokesperson, the body was discovered by a passer-by at about 4.30pm on Thursday, 14 November.
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“It is alleged by the witness that he was busy cutting trees in the veld when he spotted a person in a ditch. He went closer to investigate and realised that both his hands were tied with shoelaces to the front and he was already deceased. He alerted the police who are now investigating a case of murder.”
Lefakane said the cause of death is still to be determined.
“The deceased was wearing a black tracksuit top, brown trousers, white takkies and a blue cap. His identity is unknown,” she said.
Anyone who might be able to assist the police with information regarding this case is asked to contact either the Bekkersdal Police on 011 755 8040/ 8069; or Crime Stop on 08600 10111; or the investigating officer, detective Constable Moeketsi Maoba on 072 561 9417.
