Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State

FREE STATE - The police in Namahadi need community’s assistance after a badly burnt body was found dumped near a river at Masimong Village.

On the 19 May 2021 at about 10:30 a community member was cutting trees for wood near Namahadi river when he discovered the burnt body of a human being.

The police were summoned and they discovered the charred body with the left wrist amputated.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the deceased was killed elsewhere and dumped near the river.

A case of murder has been registered for further investigation.

Any person with information that may lead to the identity of the deceased, next-of-kin or relatives to contact their nearest police station. They can also contact Namahadi Detective Service, Warrant Officer Moloi at 082 419 6794 or Crime Stop 08600 10111.

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Brigadier Motantsi Makhele
082 466 7396

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