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Decomposed body found on the R23

An unidentified male body was found on the R23.

The body of an unidentified man was found on the R23.

A Ratanda SAPS patrol vehicle was stopped by a community member on the R23, at about 16:30, on March 7.

The SAPS members were informed of a foul odour in the bushes near the road.

The members investigated and found the decomposed body of a man, aged about 59, covered with a blanket.

The area where the SAPS found the unidentified body.

They called Emergency Medical Services, who declared him dead. No visible injuries were apparent.

Investigations into the cause of death continue.

The body is at the government mortuary for anyone to identify the body.

Anyone who knew the deceased, or knows of any crime in the area, is urged to contact the nearest SAPS.

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