Human skull found near Westonaria linked to body-parts case in Soweto

Police have made another shocking discovery, that of a human skull in a shallow grave near Westonaria.

The body parts are being connected to the disappearance of a young woman from Tshwane. File photo.

Gauteng Police confirmed to the Herald that a human skull was found buried in a shallow grave next to the R558 towards Westonaria on Tuesday, November 16.

“The human skull is being linked to the discovery of human limbs in a fridge in Protea Glen on Saturday 13 November,” said Gauteng head of Corporate Communication and Liaison, Brigadier Brenda Mudirili.

She added that the body parts are being connected to the disappearance of a 23-year-old woman from Soshanguve in Tshwane.

“The accused, Flavio Hlabangwane aged 26 appeared in court, and his case was postponed to November 22,” Muridili said.