Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media Centre
Corporate Communication and Liaison
South African Police Service

KING WILLIAM’S TOWN: Police are investigating a murder case after an elderly man believed to be in his 70s was found dead outside his small holding near Joubertina this morning.

It is alleged that on Friday, 05 October 2018 at about 09:30, a family friend found the body of an elderly man lying outside the house near a kitchen door in a farm approximately 10km outside of Joubertina.  At the scene, police found the deceased who is believed to be in his 70s lying outside the house with head injuries, and the house was ransacked. The name of the deceased is being withheld until the next of kin has been notified. At this stage, the motive for the murder is unknown, and the police are looking at all possibilities. 

Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect (s) to contact the nearest police station or to share information via Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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Enquiries: Sergeant Majola Nkohli -082 779 7279

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