Mystery over unknown man washed up off Port Shepstone, hands tied behind back

The body of an unknown man, with hands tied together behind his back, washed ashore off Port Shepstone on Tuesday this week. It’s believed a sack of stones was also tied to his back. Port Shepstone Saps confirmed that the body was that of a man, believed to be about 35 years old, which washed out near Sandspit beach, Port Shepstone.
Spokesman Captain Petros Mpinge said the man was of large build. “A post-mortem examination will conclusively establish the cause of death. Anyone who may have reported a missing person recently can contact Saps Port Shepstone on 039 6881003/1005 or the investigating officer, Sergeant Renaye Naidoo on 039 6881060 or 064 3596613,” he said.

Meanwhile, a Mtwalume family, living in the Makhoso area, reported that their 35 year-old son went missing on Saturday, March 4 at around 18:00.
According to a family member, Fikile Nzama, the man – Simphiwe Patrick Nzama – left his home to have a smoke with friends and never returned.
“This was strange as he had never left home and not returned before. He is someone who goes out occasionally to enjoy a smoke,” said Fikile.
She said, according to word on the street, Simphiwe had been seen speaking to a motorist who had stopped him on the street and asked if he could help clean their yard.
It is alleged that Simphiwe jumped into the car and left with the driver, someone unknown to the local community.
“When we heard about the man found washed up in Port Shepstone we immediately contacted the police to arrange to view the body. However, we discovered it was not him,” said Fikile. “It’s been a month now and no one knows what could have happened to him.”
She said the family is seeking help from the public in finding Simphiwe – or for anyone with information on where he was last seen to contact the Hibberdene Saps on 039 6999807.

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