Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing the family of an unknown man whose body was discovered next to the road leading to Shaft Eight of Evander Gold Mine.

Police discovered the body on May 29, 2025, at about 14:00. According to police, the deceased is an African man believed to be between 40 and 50 years old.

When he was found, he was wearing a brownish T-shirt and track pants. No other belongings were found.

His body is currently being kept at the government mortuary while police continue efforts to identify him and locate his next of kin.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Mongezi Bhembe on 072 474 2083 or Evander SAPS on 017 631 8246.

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