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Body of murdered man found on Gilfillan Street

A murder case was opened after the slain body of a man was found.

A man was stabbed to death on Gilfillan Street on Friday, just a week after the body of an unknown man was found in the same street.

The Middelburg police are investigating a case of murder after the man was found at around 18:00.

According to the police, the body was discovered by passers-by.

The victim appeared to have been fatally stabbed above his right collarbone.

The body was facing upwards when he was found.

The man was declared dead at the scene.

A lunchbox was discovered next to the murder victim’s body, leading the police to believe the victim might have been coming from work at the time of his untimely death.

• Anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of suspects in this case can contact Sgt Nonhlanhla Mdluli on 082 462 1896.

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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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