GRAPHIC CONTENT | Human remains discovered near river in Tjakastad
The police only retrieved a skull and torso. The other body parts are missing.

The Elukwatini police are investigating an inquest case after some human remains were discovered near a river by a herder in Tjakastad on Tuesday afternoon, January 21.
According to a Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, a human skull and a detached torso were retrieved. Only the right arm was present, but the hand was missing. The left arm and both legs were nowhere to be found.
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#sapsMP #SAPS Elukwatini are investigating an inquest case after human remains were discovered on 21/01 at Tjakastad (kaMalahleka), near Elukwatini.
Police are urging members of the community to assist with any information that could help identify the remains or provide… pic.twitter.com/S9khfSRmHh
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) January 22, 2025
“The police are urging members of the community to assist with any information that could help identify the remains or provide insight into what may have occurred. Anyone who has a missing family member is encouraged to report this to the nearest police station immediately,” Ndubane said.
Contact Detective Sergeant Vusi Nkosi on 071 374 7759 or 082 798 0396, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, or use the My SAPS app. All information will be treated confidentially, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
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