A man’s body was recently found in the Klip River in Ezakheni, near Ladysmith.
The body was found in a hessian sack, with concrete blocks also in the sack to weigh the corpse down in the river.
A case of murder has been opened by Ezakheni police, as the man had sustained head injuries.
Police say the deceased was between the age of 25 and 35 years old.
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Warrant Officer Jacques Meyer from the Ladysmith Search & Rescue Unit recovered the body.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. They add that the man was wearing khaki shorts, brown shoes and a white golf shirt.
The deceased has not yet been identified and anyone with information regarding his identity can contact Constable Simelane of Ezakheni SAPS on 0825580763
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