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Raped woman found dead

The indications were that she was raped before she was shot dead.

The body of a woman believed to have been raped and shot dead was found on Sunday morning.

Dube police spokesperson Sergeant Tembi Nowathe said police made the discovery at Mmakaunyane no 2 next to the road.

“She was lying on the ground with a bullet wound on her left side upper body, blood on her head, and her hands tied together with black cable.”

Nowathe said the victim was wearing grey socks, grey track pants and a black top.

The indications were that she was raped before she was shot.

“She was half naked with track pants on her bums. A 9mm empty cartridge and a used condom were found at the scene.”

Police were still trying to identify the victim.

Nowathe said a murder was being investigated.

She urged anyone with information on the matter to call the Dube police on 012-704-1027.

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