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One of the deceased was wearing a black tracksuit top with dark pants while the second deceased person&nbsp;was only wearing boxer shorts underwear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMthatha police detectives are seeking the community\u2019s assistance in tracing either the next of kin of deceased persons or suspects involved in this serious incident. The motive behind the murder is currently unknown,\u201d said police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He added that police are investigating two murder cases. \u201cThere are no arrests at this stage. 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