Woman burned and leg chopped off in Limpopo village

Residents of Muhlava Cross village near Nkowankowa in Tzaneen, Limpopo, are traumatised after the brutal murder of a woman. The woman’s body was burned, and one of her legs was chopped off. The community is urgently calling for the police to act.

A few days ago, Elizabeth Gana’s charred body was found inside her house, which was also torched. Her body is in the mortuary as the family is still waiting for the DNA test results. Residents said the 58-year-old Gana was living in the same yard as her brother at the time of her death.

“It has been about five days since the incident happened, and no one has been arrested yet,” community leader Elizabeth Shingange said.

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“These senseless killings happening in our area must come to an end. This lady was a very kind person. I don’t remember her having enemies or quarrelling with her neighbours.”

“This gruesome killing has shocked the community, and everybody is scared because we don’t know what will happen during the night.”

Limpopo police investigating

Another community member, Themba Mhlongo, said the community is concerned about the number of women being killed in the Nkowankowa area. Mhlongo has called on the community to unite and work with law enforcement agencies to fight crime in the area.

“We call upon the police to do their job and find those who are responsible and hold them accountable.”

Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said police were investigating.

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“The police have opened an inquest following the discovery of a 58-year-old woman. The deceased was identified by the next of kin as Hlanganani Elizabeth Gana.

“The body was transported to Letaba government mortuary by the forensic pathologist for the postmortem to be conducted.

“Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of suspects, please contact police.”

Meanwhile, in another case, Limpopo police are investigating a charred body dumped in the Eisleben, Makgatho sports grounds in Morebeng near Louis Trichardt on Thursday.

“The body, burnt beyond recognition, has no sign of the gender due to the severity of the burning. Although the motive remains unknown at this stage, mob justice and related incidents cannot be ruled out,” police said.

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