The search for Dayalan ‘Daya’ Govender (69), who went missing from Wartburg in KZN in February, ended tragically with the gruesome discovery of his decomposing remains in an isolated field yesterday.

The discovery was made by two boys, who called the New Hanover police.

Govender’s remains were found a few metres from Marikana Main Road, hidden among long grass.

Govender went missing on February 15, but his family only found out that he was missing two weeks later. His family has been searching for him since.

When The Witness arrived at the scene, Govender’s family was in the process of identifying the remains, which were already badly decomposed.

Govender’s clothing, a blue and white striped shirt, a belt and a pair of jeans with a set of keys still clipped to the belt loop was found metres away from his body.

Govender’s family members, who were accompanied by police members to the scene, were visibly emotional when they positively identified his belongings.

Read the full article in The Witness.