Lifeless body wrapped in plastic found under Mmamatlakala Bridge

A lifeless body of a woman was found wrapped in a plastic bag under Mmamatlakala bridge, Waterberg District in Limpopo on Sunday.

The deceased was found by a passer-by who immediately went to the local police to report the incident. The man had reportedly gone for a prayer session at the river under Mmamatlakala bridge when he discovered the body at about 13:10.

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When Police rushed to the scene, they discovered the lifeless body of a woman wearing a red skirt in the bushes with no visible injuries. Her body was found in an advanced state of decomposition. Police have opened a murder case and the deceased is currently unknown at the moment.

The motive of the incident is unknown at this stage and post-mortem analysis will be conducted to determine the cause of death.

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Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has directed the police to use the available resources to search for the suspects.

Anyone with information that can assist with the investigations should contact the Investigating Officer Sergeant Moses Mashaba on 082 319 9448 or 073 703 0488. Crime stop number 08600 10111 or also the nearest police station or MySAPSApp.