The investigation into the mysterious deaths of three police constables whose bodies were discovered in the Hennops River remains open, with authorities awaiting crucial forensic reports before concluding.
National Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed on September 29 that preliminary post-mortem results have been received, but emphasised that the probe is far from over.
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The case involves Constable Keamogetswe Buys (30), Constable Boipelo Senoge (20), and Constable Cebekhulu Linda (24), whose bodies were recovered from the river near Midrand on April 29.
The trio had gone missing six days earlier, on April 23, while travelling from Bloemfontein to Limpopo.
Mathe stated that final reports—including blood alcohol levels, toxicology, and histology—are still outstanding and are essential to concluding the investigation.
“These findings are critical before the investigation can be concluded,” she said.
“The investigation remains active and is receiving focused attention. The South African Police Service [SAPS] and private specialists have submitted reports as prescribed. In addition, analysis of physical evidence is still underway,” Mathe explained.
She noted that the process is complex, as SAPS depends on external experts for certain examinations.
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While the SAPS accident expert report has been finalised, Mathe cautioned that it is not conclusive on its own.
“The outcome of this investigation depends on a combination of all expert findings. Given the nature of the outstanding reports, it is not possible at this stage to provide a timeframe for the completion of the investigation.
What can be confirmed is that the matter is progressing, and all necessary expertise is being applied to ensure a thorough and credible outcome,” she added.
Mathe reiterated SAPS’s commitment to resolving the case with diligence and sensitivity, acknowledging the impact on the victims’ families, colleagues, and the broader public.
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