Burnt body identified as missing Polokwane woman
Veronica Mapula Mahanyele's (47) charred body was found near Christina village, ga-Maraba on Tuesday, 6 February.
POLOKWANE – Police in Mashashane, outside Polokwane, have launched a manhunt for unknown suspect(s) who killed Mahanyele, whose charred body was found inside a burnt car earlier in the week.
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Mahanyele, whose Toyota double cab was found burnt at Christina village at ga-Maraba, was reported missing on Thursday, 8 February.
According to police spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe, Mahanyele’s family became concerned after she did not return back from work on Monday, 5 February, and reported the matter to the police three days later.
“She was reportedly alone when she left for work that Monday, but allegedly never reached her workplace,” he said.
The deceased is from Phofu village ,Ga-Matlala and was identified by her family members, who also confirmed that the burnt vehicle belonged to the deceased.
“Police investigations, however, will conclusively determine the ownership,” Ngoepe said.
He added that a postmortem for the deceased and DNA examination of the charred remains found in her car will be conducted to assist with further investigations.
“The motive for this incident is unknown at this stage, but police investigations are continuing. Anyone who can shed light on the incident is requested to contact the Branch Commander of Mashashane police station, Warrant Officer Galane at 0823008134, or Captain Richard Boshomane at 0798945501 or call the toll free number 0860010111.”
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba, has condemned what he says is inhumane and barbaric conduct perpetrated by faceless assailants and urged the team of investigators that has been established to be relentless in tracking down the culprit(s).
