The news of a boy hanging himself in Watersmeet has sent shock waves through Ladysmith.
A 12-year-old boy was found hanged in his home (shack) the day before school started in the new year (January 14).
A young family member (whose identity is known to the Ladysmith Gazette) found the body.
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Other family members and police were then alerted. When police arrived, they found a white rope around the boy’s neck. Police also found a letter next to the deceased.
There were no visible injuries to the body.
Besters police are investigating the case and request anyone with information to contact them on 0366373258 or 0860010111 toll-free. Alternatively, the ‘My SAPS’ app can be used.
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