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The grim discovery was made by a shepherd in Mangaung.
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Police are investigating a case of murder after the body of an unknown male was discovered burning in the bushes in the Free State.
The grim discovery was made by a shepherd in Mangaung, Phase 6, near Dewetsdorp Road on Tuesday, just before 9am.
Burning body
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said when officers arrived on scene, they found the “smouldering remains” of a male, estimated to be around 35 years old.
“The victim was reportedly wearing blue jeans and black takkies. No form of identification was found at the scene.
“The motive for the killing and the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated, and police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased,” Kareli said.
Kareli is urging anyone with information that could assist in identifying the victim, or who has any knowledge regarding this incident, to contact their nearest police station or call the national Crime Stop line at 08600 10111.
“All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” he said.
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Woman killer
Meanwhile, Gauteng police are searching for a man who uses the name John (pseudonym), believed to be linked to the murder of a 30-year-old Johannesburg woman.
According to police, Olorato Mongale was last seen on Sunday went she went on a date with her “alleged killer” who picked her up from her residential complex driving a white VW polo with cloned number plate that belongs to a Toyota Hilux.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said during investigations it emerged that the vehicle is fitted with fake registration number plates.
Body discovered
Mathe said some of Mongale’s belongings, including a phone and a handbag, were found on 9th Road in Kew, Johannesburg.
“Her body was found in less than two hours at around 4.50pm in Lombardy West on Sunday afternoon by the police with the assistance of community members,” Mathe said.
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