Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape

KIMBERLEY - The Kagisho police are investigating a murder case after the discovery of the body of a 33-year-old male in a house in Snake Park Phuthanang on Monday, 04 November 2024.

Preliminary investigations indicates that on Sunday, 03 November 2024, the deceased, who was staying with his 61-year-old mother, allegedly acted violently wielding a knife threatening to stab the mother, she screamed for assistance and neighbours came to her rescue.

The deceased was apparently removed from the house by the neighbours and returned later in the afternoon after being beaten up by unknown community members.

The police request the assistance of the public in identifying the perpetrators.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kagisho SAPS or contact Detective Sergeant Donna Palm at 060 972 3262 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.

All information received will be treated confidentially.

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Sergeant Timothy Sam
082 494 9981

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