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Lebowakgomo police seek assistance in identifying man (25) who was murdered

Police appeal to anyone in the Thokgoaneng village, who may have a missing family member, to go to the Lebowakgomo police station for identification.

POLOKWANE – Police in Lebowakgomo outside Polokwane have launched a massive manhunt for unknown suspects after the body of a 25-year-old man was found by a passerby in the bushes near the Thokgoaneng village.

In a statement released, police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe says police were notified about the incident, reacted swiftly and commenced with initial investigations.

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“Police are appealing to the community to come and assist with the identification of the deceased as he is currently unknown. Police appeal to anyone in the Thokgoaneng village, who may have a missing family member, to go to the Lebowakgomo police station for identification,” he urged.

The deceased is tall and was found in a black and white striped t-shirt, blue jeans and light blue takkies.

“The motive behind the killing of this man is not clear at this stage but ongoing police investigations will tell. Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspect(s) involved in this matter may contact Detective Warrant Officer Madisha at 072 791 0455/015 642 1500; the crime stop number 0860010111; the crime line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station,” Ngoepe concluded.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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