Witness appeal in Wentworth culpable homicide case

Wentworth police are appealing to the community to provide any information that could assist detectives in their investigation.

May 15, 2025

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Police spokesperson in Wentworth, Captain Mbuso Gumede is appealing to the members of the public to assist detective in a culpable homicide case. Photo: Submitted

POLICE in Wentworth are appealing to the public for information regarding the body of a man that was found along the M4 southern Freeway.

A driver who made the discovery on May 7 notified the Wentworth police after he spotted the body near the bridge on Quality Street.

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Police spokesperson in Wentworth Captain Mbuso Gumede said, “The deceased was wearing a black jeans and a black leather belt. The family had already identified the deceased in the mortuary.

“Upon arrival at the scene, police and paramedics found the victim lying near the guardrails on the M4. He had sustained head injuries and broken legs. It is suspected that he was struck by a vehicle,” said Gumede.

Gumede said anyone with information can contact the investigating officer on 079 500 1167 or CrimeStop Number 086 001 0111.

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Andile Sithole

He has been covering a variety of news beats for over 10 years. As a journalist working for community newspapers, he has covered politics, court reporting, municipal stories, crime, and news features over the years. Andile is also a multimedia journalist for Southlands Sun. He started his career in journalism as a freelance reporter in 2005 while studying Communication Science at UNISA. Prior to joining Caxton Newspapers, he worked for both community and commercial newspapers in Durban, where he won the Journalist of the Year Award in 2020 and 2021.