By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
9 January 2026- The police in Hartswater are requesting assistance from the public in identifying a deceased person who was found hanging from a tree. On Friday, the police were conducting patrol duties along the N18 road between Hartswater and Magogong when they noticed the body of a man hanging from a tree branch.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Merapelo Pilane said the deceased is unknown and is believed to be between 20 and 30. Pilane said he was wearing a pair of black jeans, a black belt, brown boots, with a red and white Bayern Munich T-shirt and a floral hat.
“Anyone who can assist the police in identifying the deceased person can contact Detective Constable Ompabaletse Matonyane on 083 244 2709 or alternatively utilise the MySAPS App or 08600 10111 crime stop number.
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