| Limpopo Police Acting Provincial Commissioner orders police to trace suspect/s responsible for murder of a 78-year-old farmer at Roossenekal | |
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| Date Published: | 2025/05/02 |
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Media Statement POLOKWANE - The Acting Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, has ordered police to mobilize the available resources to launch a search for suspects who brutally attacked and killed a farmer who was staying alone. A murder case has been opened by the Roossenekal police under Sekhukhune District following the murder that occurred on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at Stoffkraal Farm, Harteles at about 17:15, only to discover in the morning of Thursday 01 May 2025. Reports suggest that a 78 year-old male victim was found by a family member with a cloth on his mouth and also tied with a wire inside the bathroom, in a pull of blood with visible severe wounds on the forehead. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim's blue Cherry motor vehicle was spotted along the R555 public road heading to the Burgersfort policing area. The motor vehicle was later found abandoned after having overturned, about six kilometres from the scene of crime. Police are urging anyone who can provide valuable information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects to contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Millicent Mokgomogane on 076 614 0141 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or nearest police station or MySAPS App. Police investigations are continuing. Ends
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