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Two bodies found dumped in bush near Empangeni

The victims had been stabbed with sharp objects

April 4, 2020
Muzi Zincume 1 minute read

ESIKHALENI police have opened two murder cases after two bodies were found dumped in the bush in the Ndimandima area, not far from the victims’ homestead on Thursday.

Police spokesperson, Captain Thembinkosi Mkhumane, said a community member notified them of the gruesome discovery.

‘It seems the two had been badly assaulted and stabbed with sharp objects.

‘The deceased were identified by their family members as Dumisani Mthiyane (35) and Ntando Sigwaja (26),’ Mkhumane said.

Mkhumane said preliminary investigations indicate that they were killed elsewhere and their bodies dumped in the area.

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April 4, 2020
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With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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