The body of a woman was found in a parked vehicle on the side of the road on the R102 close to Jeffrey’s Bay on Thursday, April 28.

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The body of a woman was found in a parked vehicle on the side of the road on the R102 close to Jeffrey’s Bay on Thursday, April 28.

She had a gunshot wound to her upper body.

Police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, said that the woman’s body was recovered inside a white Ford Bantam bakkie at approximately 12:30. “The deceased was declared dead at the scene. The was no firearm found at the scene,” he said.

“The name of the deceased is being withheld until her next-of-kin can formally identify her body,” he added.  

Anyone with information that could shed light on the incident is urged to share valuable information with the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Jansen van Rensburg on 082 441 8160.  The information may also be shared via Crime Stop on 08600 10111. All information will be treated as confidential and callers may remain anonymous.  

Source: SAPS media statement

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