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Another illegal miner’s body found

There is a definite rise of Zama-Zama related mob justice incidents in Krugersdorp this year.

The Krugersdorp police are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of a body in an open field.

A case of murder has been registered after the body of a 27-year-old male Zimbabwean National was found lying in an open field at West Village on 4 March.

“The deceased had gunshot wounds in his lower extremities and head,” Krugersdorp Police spokesperson, Sergeant Tshepiso Mashale, said.

Bystanders alleged that the deceased was an illegal miner.

“They also supplied information of where the deceased was shot and then allegedly dragged him to where he was found.”

No suspect has been arrested as of yet and Krugersdorp Police are appealing to the community to assist with any information that might assist the investigating officer in arresting the suspect/s involved in this horrible act.

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