SAPS Kabega Park detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin of an unidentified couple found murdered in the bushes near the N2 freeway in Greenbushes on the morning of 11 July 2022.
It is alleged that at about 09:00, police were alerted to the discovery of the bodies by a person walking in the bushes.
On arrival, an unknown male was found sitting in front of a tree with his neck tied to the tree. A second body, a female was found about 5 meters away. She was lying face down on the ground.
Both bodies were in the early stages of decomposition.
They are between the ages of 20 and 35 years. A post-mortem will be conducted on both deceased persons to determine the exact cause of deaths.
Police are investigating two cases of murder.
Anyone who can assist in identifying the deceased or may know of their next of kin or can shed any information relating to their demise is asked to contact D/Lt Col Rio Kriel on 041 397 6867 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station.
All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.
