POLOKWANE – The Provincial Commissioner of South African Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe condemns the senseless and brutal murder of an unknown woman especially as we are observing Women’s Month. This comment comes after the discovery of a body of an unknown woman under the bridge at Chueniespoort, along the R37 road outside Lebowakgomo. The gruesome discovery was made on Thursday 17 August 2023.
According to information, Police received a complaint about a body suspected to have been dumped under a bridge. On arrival at the scene, police members have found a source who allegedly came from work when he discovered the lifeless body under the bridge.
Members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were summoned to the scene and certified the woman dead upon arrival. The deceased’s age is estimated to be between 30 and 35. She sustained a gunshot wound in the upper body and has two tattoos on both arms.
The victim was also found wearing a white T-shirt, grey tracksuit pants with white socks and one multi-colour sneaker.
The motive of the incident is currently unknown at this stage and Police request anyone who can assist with the identification of the deceased and further investigations to contact Investigating Officer Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Baloyi on 082 565 8234 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or nearest Police Station or MySAPS App.
Police investigations are continuing.
Content retrieved from: https://www.saps.gov.za/newsroom/msspeechdetail.php?nid=47862.
