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Estcourt police seek the next of kin of a deceased woman

Can you assist in tracing the family of a 75-year-old female who was discovered deceased

Estcourt police are appealing to the community to assist them in locating the next of kin of a deceased person.  On September 8, the community of Cornfields discovered a deceased female of about 75 years of age.

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“The deceased had allegedly come to the area during August this year. She was being accommodated by the community and identified herself as Busisiwe Mtimande. She was mentally challenged. She alleged that her home was in the Bergville area,” explained police spokesperson Warrant Officer Basheer Khan.

Estcourt detectives are conducting an inquest.  The deceased has not been identified or claimed by family.

“At this stage, no one has come forward to report a missing person who fits the description,” added W/O Khan.

Anyone with information concerning next of kin is urged to contact Sergeant Sankar of the Estcourt Detective Service on 036-342-9517/4.

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