Picture: A man found burnt beyond recognition in a vehicle/Generic
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
12 June 2026 – The police in Orkney are investigating a case of murder and defeating the ends of justice following an incident wherein a body of a man (71) was found burnt beyond recognition. It is alleged that on 10 June 2026, at around 6am, the police were alerted by mine security about a burnt vehicle at a remote veld behind Shaft No 6 in Orkney.
The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Tselanyane said upon arrival at the scene, the police discovered a body which was burnt beyond recognition at the back of a panel van. Tselanyane said the preliminary investigation on the vehicle led investigators to an address in Orkney, wherein they could not gain immediate access to the house as it was locked.
“Blood stains were observed on the driveway, leading to the neighbour’s house. Later it was determined that the alleged suspect and deceased are neighbours. Furthermore, the police managed to gain access into the neighbour’s house as it was not locked and a suspected murder weapon and some of the deceased belongings, including a cellular phone were found.
“A suspect (20) was traced to a local hospital, where he was arrested and placed under police guard,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, condemned this heinous act of crime in the strongest possible terms. Naidoo applauded the police for their swift reaction and promised that the alleged perpetrator will face the full might of the law.
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