The death of a man believed to be a drug addict, led to a shocking discovery this morning.

A deserted building on a farm close to Siyanqoba was used as a rehabilitation centre and inside 28 people was found in dreadful circumstances.

An investigation into the death of the man is ongoing.

SAPS is on the scene with various departments assessing the situation and trying to find an alternative place for the 28 people to stay.

@witbanknews An unregistered rehabilitation centre was discovered close to Siyanqoba today. SPAS found people in horrifying conditions with chains on their feet. #Witbanknews #emalahleni #Siyanqoba #witbank #fyp #southafrica #southafricatiktok ♬ original sound – witbanknews

The farm owner told WITBANK NEWS he was unaware that the dilapidated building was already in use, as he had an agreement with a pastor from Middelburg to fix it before using it as a rehabilitation centre.

The man, posing as the pastor, said he stays in Middelburg and drives through daily.

He said the centre was registered but failed to produce any registration papers.

This is a developing story.

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