MOKOPANE – The Mokopane police have launched an investigation after the body of an unidentified woman was found on the R101, near Weenen High School on Saturday (August 24).

The Limpopo police report that the woman’s body was hidden under ceiling boards and plastic material beneath a tree and that she has sustained deep wounds across her body.

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The Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the victim is an African woman, light in complexion, estimated to be around 40-years-old.

“The victim was wearing a powder-blue dress and matching takkies at the time of her discovery. She also had a flower tattoo on her right ankle and was wearing hair extensions. No identification was found on her,” his statement read.

Mashaba said they are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the victim and tracing her next of kin, as well as any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible.

The provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, strongly condemned the killing and assured the public that those responsible will be brought to justice.

Anyone with information can contact Sergeant Precious Monyai at 082 565 8277 or Colonel Noleen Smith at 082 451 7213.

“You can also share information anonymously via the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111, at your nearest police station, or via the MySAPSApp,” his statement concluded.