By OBAKENG MAJE
North West police request your assistance in identifying two bodies that were discovered on the road between Lichtenburg and Mahikeng on 2 April 2022. According to the North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh, the first unknown body of a man was found at around 1:30am.
“The body was lying on the road at Elandsfontein on the Lichtenburg / Mahikeng road. A post mortem indicated that the deceased had died due to blunt trauma causing body mutilation, possibly caused by a motor vehicle accident. He is 1.6m tall, dark in complexion and weighs about 70kg.
“The second body of an unknown man was discovered next to the Lichtenburg/ Coligny road by farm workers on 20 April 2022 at around 5:55pm, approximately 14 km from Lichtenburg. The deceased’s body was decomposed and mummified,” Myburgh said.
She further said, the deceased is dark in complexion and was wearing a blue shirt with a solidarity shop steward logo, black chino trousers, a brown belt, brown shoes, with a red and black leather jacket.
Myburgh added that, next to the body, a black bag was also found containing clothing.
“The cause of death could not be determined by the post mortem and an inquest (Judicial enquiry) is under investigation. The police request anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Willem Nortman on Cell: 082 416 0897 or call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop on 08600 10111,” said Myburgh.
She said anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from smart phones.
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