Family of homeless man who hanged himself urged to come forward
Joel Kabongo (35) was found hanging from a tree on C.R.Swart Drive on August 31
POLICE are urging the family of a homeless man who hanged himself to come forward and claim his body.
According to Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, Capt Jethro Mtshali, the deceased had still not been formally identified by his family.
Joel Kabongo, as he was identified by those who knew him, was found hanging from a tree on CR Swart Drive, opposite the court and police station, on August 31.
The 35-year-old is believed to be of Congolese origin and was allegedly a drug addict.
“Since the incident police have tried to locate his next of kin with no success, hence we are now appealing to anyone who can assist in the location of family members to come forward to officially identify the deceased so he can be buried,” Mtshali said.
Otherwise the state will be obliged to give him a pauper’s burial. Kabongo’s body is still at the Germiston mortuary.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det W/O Joel Makhura or Mtshali on 011-393-8600.
