Gauteng Police are investigating a murder incident following the gruesome discovery of seven bodies found dumped at the Putfontein off-ramp next to the N12 highway.
The bodies were discovered late last night with bullet wounds and one body had burn wounds. At this stage, it is not clear what happened said police spokesperson Col Noxolo Kweza on Friday.
Police are still in the process of identifying the bodies which are all males. It is suspected the men might have been killed underground and might be part of the on-going illegal mining activities in the area. Police received a call from a passer-by who saw the bodies.
Police appeal to communities to assist in identifying the men, estimated to be aged between 30 and 40 years. Possibilities of further additional charges cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Anyone with information regarding the incident can contact the police anonymously on 08600 10111 or Capt Manetha on 082 411 4677.
