Crime

Update: Body was that of a well known hairdresser

The man who was murdered and dumped in front of the Middelburg Hospital in July this year, was a well known hairdresser.

Mr Jabu Jacob Mokoena (31) was found dead on 22 July at about 04:50 on the pavement in front of the Middelburg Hospital.

He had a gaping wound on his head, but the blood on his face was already dry.

His clothes were also soaking wet.

Mr Mokoena was only identified a few days later when the family found him in the mortuary.

• Sean Mokgabudi (35) was later arrested in connection with the murder and charged with kidnapping and murder. His next appearance is on 27 September.

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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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