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Heartache for two families before Christmas in the Hazyview area

In one of the cases, foul play is suspected, while the other body was found in the Sand River.

The bodies of two women were discovered, one in the Sand River at Kamajika outside Hazyview last Wednesday, and another in Masoyi outside White River on December 18.

In both cases, police investigations continue. Foul play is suspected in one of the cases.

According to a provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, Mampi Nelisiwe Shiba (37) was found in Chochocho in Masoyi, not far from her home.

The police and paramedics were summoned. Her family identified the victim on the scene.

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“Preliminary investigation revealed that there was foul play, and a murder charge was filed after an original inquest case was opened, but was later changed after additional information surfaced. No one has been arrested so far,” said Mohlala.

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Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Linco Bheki Motubatse on 082 469 2416.

Meanwhile, the naked body of another woman, identified by her family as Patience Mokoena (37), was found in the Sand River. Preliminary investigations suggest no foul play, but the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or send information via the My SAPS app.

All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

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Tumelo Waga Dibakwane

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane is a seasoned journalist, who started his career in 2012. He is actively involved in a variety of socio-economic stories that affect communities in the Lowveld at a grassroots level. He has covered a myriad of stories, some of which have highlighted the plight of township and village life.
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