POLOKWANE – Police Spokesperson, Lt Col Moatshe Ngoepe said: “Her body was found in sand in the Matlala River next to the Ramalapa village by passers-by alerted the police.”
“The circumstances around how the deceased was killed and buried in the river sand is still unknown but the ongoing investigations including the autopsy will provide more information‚” he added.
Residents in this area are requested to remain calm and give the police space to investigate this matter in full.
The identity of the deceased is still unknown and members of the community who may assist in her identification‚ may contact the investigating Officer Detective Warrant Officer Motokwe at 0720652027/ Alternatively they can go to the nearest Police Station or phone the 24-hour crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line sms 32211.
