The Rietgat police near the Mabopane train station were on Wednesday still looking for the family members of a man whose body was discovered in a park in Block BB on Sunday. The body was found next to the park on the corner, next to the Tsoroga Phoka Primary and Elizabeth Matsimela Secondary schools.
According to the police, the deceased’s identity is unknown and they estimate his age to be around 30 years. The man was wearing a brown T-shirt, blue Diesel jeans and brown boots when he was found. He had a bracelet on his right arm.
Rietgat police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Lolo Mangena, told Rekord that a passer-by alerted the police after finding the body. He further stated that according to the police detective’s statement, the man was bleeding from cuts at the back of his head.
“We have tried our best to find the deceased’s relatives, but up to now no one has come forward with helpful information. We are appealing to the residents to help us find the family members of the deceased,” he said.
Mangena further stated that the deceased’s body was in the state mortuary in Ga-Rankuwa.
Anyone who knows the man or could shed light on the case can contact the Rietgat police on 012-790-9900.
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