Man dies inside burning car outside Tzaneen

The burning car was parked next to the old building at the Sepeko Tea Gardens

July 13, 2017

Raeesa Kimmie 1 minute read

The cause of the fire is unknown and police say their investigations will continue. Photo: Lim SAPS

LIMPOPO – Police say they are investigating the cause of the fire after a 36-year-old-man was found inside the burning car on Wednesday, 12 July.

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

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

Photo: Lim SAPS

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

Mojapelo went on to say that people are urged to seek professional advice to enable them resolve issues and refrain from resorting to extreme measures.

Photo: Lim SAPS

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

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July 13, 2017

Raeesa Kimmie 1 minute read

Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon. – Tom Stoppard