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Woman’s partially burnt body found near N1 offramp

Limpopo police say the woman has not been identified yet but is in her thirties and dark in complexion with short hair.

LIMPOPO – The police in Pienaarsrivier have opened a murder docket following the discovery of a woman’s partially burnt body on Saturday (June 10).

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the body of an unknown African female was discovered at the Maubane off-ramp on the N1 near Pienaarsrivier

“Police on patrol were stopped by members of the community after they discovered a partially burnt body of a woman lying in the bushes next to the offramp,” his statement read.

Ledwaba said the deceased has not been identified yet but noted that the woman is in her thirties and dark in complexion with short hair.

“The deceased was wearing a red leather jacket, a black pair of jeans and a pair of red boots,” he said.

The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death is still under police investigation.

“Police are appealing to anyone with information that can help identify the deceased, or regarding the incident to contact Detective Sergeant Morudu on 072 380 6470, the crime stop number on 08600 10111, the nearest police station or via the MySAPSApp,” he said.

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