A case with two counts of murder is being investigated by the police in Nelspruit after two bodies were discovered on Sunday morning, 5 December 2021 at Mataffin outside of Nelspruit.
At around 08:35 police attended a scene after being informed of a bad odour coming from a certain house. When the members arrived at the said house they found the door of house closed but unlocked and discovered a body of a 44 year-old-woman on the ground with a bed on top of her.
The victims head was covered with a plastic bag and visible wound on her shoulder.
The neighbours further informed police that the woman was residing with her son and were both last seen on Thursday, 2 December 2021.
The two were never heard of or seen since then. The body of a 28-year-old man believed to be the woman’s son was also found at the house’s garage with stab wounds.
Police urge anyone with information that can assist in tracing the suspect / suspects to call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPS APP.
All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
