The Police of Welkom request the community to assist in tracing murder suspects after the body of a man was found floating at a river in Virginia on Wednesday, 23 March 2022
On Thursday, the 17 March 2022 at about 18:00 the deceased was at his home with his son and his friend in Riebeeckstad, Welkom. The son left his father with his friend and agreed to meet him the following day to collect money for driving lessons.
The son arrived at his father’s place the following day at approximately 11:20 and found the premises locked and the lights were still on. He opened the gate to gain entry and noticed that his father’s vehicle was not in the yard but his employer’s vehicle was there.
He then unlocked the house and found his father’s cellular phone still on the charger and thought his father was still around and will come back. He waited for him but he never arrived and the son left.
The son again went to his father’s place the following day, 19 March 2022 but he did not find him. He became suspicious and went to the Welkom Police Station to report the matter.
A Missing File was registered and the search was instantly initiated by the Welkom Police.
During a thorough search, the body was found at Sand River, “Tikwe in Virginia with a stab wound. He was later identified as the late Mr Maleke Francis Rakaki (51) who was reported missing on the 19 March 2022.
His motor vehicle, a maroon Mazda CX5 with registration number FXG 034 FS is still missing.
Anyone with information that will help in the apprehension of the suspects is requested to contact Detective Warrant Officer Elliot Khutsoane of Welkom Detective Services on cellphone number 083 940 1243 or Police Emergency number 08600 10111.
