POLOKWANE: 15 July 2023 - The Police in Giyani have launched a manhunt for an unknown number of suspects responsible for the murder of a 48-year-old man whose vehicle was also torched in Phagane Village, on Thursday 13 July 2023.
The Police were busy with their routine patrol, when they received a complaint about a certain motor vehicle that was on fire and quickly went to the crime scene.
Upon arrival, the Police found a Volkswagen Polo with registration number of MP on fire. They also discovered the body of a man few metres from the motor vehicle. There was also a wallet with bank cards and smart identity cards next to the wallet and Cellphone.
Emergency Services Personnel and Fire Brigades were summoned to the scene and managed to extinguish fire. The man was pronounced dead on the scene.
Upon inspecting the body it was discovered that the body was tied with a rope.
A case of murder was opened. The motive for the incident is unknown and the deceased's identity will be released at the appropriate time.
The Police are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of responsible suspects, to contact Warrant Office Chauke HP on 073 271 4857 or Crime Stop number 0860010111, or nearest police station or MySAPSApp
Police investigations are still continuing.