The discovery of a dead body in Eersterust, east of the Pretoria city centre, has prompted an investigation.

Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to local police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, community members discovered the body yesterday.

“In the afternoon, community members discovered a body in an open field along Swartberg Street in Eersterust,” he says.

“Police were immediately alerted, and upon arrival, discovered the partially buried body of a female, with one hand visible above ground. Specialised units from the South African Police Service, including Crime Scene Management and search and rescue units, were activated and deployed to the scene to assist with the investigation.”

Van Dyk adds that preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was a 30-year-old woman who was reported missing in Sunnyside on July 4.

“A case of murder has been opened, and investigations are ongoing,” he says.

He adds that the police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation.

Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the Eersterust police on 012 806 1020/1.

Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel.

Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.