The police received a call about a human limb that was found in a bin on Monday, February 1. At the scene they discovered the remains of an unidentified man.
Kagiso Police spokesperson Captain Solomon Sibiya said the body was found inside a bin in the crop fields near Main Reef Road next to Leratong Village.
Police subsequently made contact with the caller who told them that he and a friend were preparing to plough their fields when they noticed a black bin in the reeds. As they went closer they noticed a human hand protruding from the bin, which made them decide to phone the police.
“The police opened the bin and discovered the lifeless body of an unknown man inside.”
The man’s hands and feet were bound together, and he had sustained head injuries as well as bruises to his back.
“Police found his ID book in his pocket which identified the deceased as a 26-year-old. The motive for the murder is being investigated.”
Kagiso Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 011 696 9059, 011 696 9065, 011 696 9067 or call the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111. Alternatively, use the SMS line on 32211 or share your confidential information on the My SAPS app which can be downloaded from your device.
