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Cops on scene of suspected murder scene at retirement complex

It is believed the murder happened around 12 hours ago.

POLOKWANE –  The police in Polokwane have confirmed that the 80-year-old Jakkie Grobler was murdered at her home in a retirement village in the city yesterday morning.

In a statement, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said a manhunt has been launched for an unknown number of suspects responsible for the brutal killing. Read more> https://www.citizen.co.za/review-online/441908/police-confirm-murder-at-koraal-retirement-village/


21 September

POLOLKWANE – With the brutal murder of local businesswoman Lizette Deacon and her mother Hettie still fresh in the minds of many residents, the shocking news of yet another suspected murder of an elderly woman at a local retirement complex came to light earlier this afternoon (Monday).

You might also want to read: Deacon murders: Do you know ‘Owen’?

According to sources, the body of the woman was discovered this afternoon but it seems as if the suspected killing could have taken place approximately 12 hours ago. Police are currently on the scene.

Provincial Police Communications Head Brig Motlafela Mojapelo could not yet confirm the incident but confirmed that he has received similar queries and will continue to follow up as the Polokwane Police Station has not yet received any report of such incident.

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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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