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Gruesome Murder: Body of elderly man in Emdeni found mutilated

The 61-year-old body of Clement Radebe was discovered on Friday, November 8.

The residents of Emdeni were left in shock after discovering the mutilated body of 61-year-old Clement Radebe on November 8.

According to the information received, the deceased left home on the evening on November 7 to have drinks at a local tavern that he frequently visited.

His unresponsive body was found inside the premises of the unnamed tavern.

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The older sister of the deceased, Miriam Teme, told Soweto Urban News that she heard about her brother’s death at around 06:30, when her niece woke her up to help identify the body.

Residents at the crime scene, where the lifeless body of 61-year-old Clement Radebe was found.

“After hearing about Clement’s tragic fate, my younger brother and I rushed to the crime scene.

“What I saw there will haunt me forever. Clement’s lifeless body lay before me, his eyes removed.

“The sight was so distressing that I couldn’t bear to look at him twice. Even now, I’m struggling to come to terms with what happened.”

Teme said that her brother was harmless and never got into a fight or caused any trouble, so she still doesn’t understand who could do such cruel things to him.

Soweto Urban contacted Naledi SAPS for a comment. More information to be published once revealed.

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