SAPS Algoa Park detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next-of-kin of two men that were found dead in unrelated incidents.
In the first incident, police attended to a complaint in June 2022 at Livingstone Hospital where they were informed that the deceased died after he was brought to hospital. The deceased was found close to a shopping centre in Uitenhage Road, Missionvale.
Police spokesperson, Capt. Sandra Janse van Rensburg, said that the deceased had no visible injuries and an inquest was opened for further investigation. “The deceased is unknown and is aged between 25 and 30 years. He has short black hair and a moustache,” she said.
In another unrelated murder case, the body of an unknown man was found on November 5, 2022 in Harry Smith Street, Sidwell. The deceased, approximately between 35 and 45 years old, sustained visible injuries to his body.
“He was dressed in a grey T-shirt and black tracksuit pants. A murder case was opened for further investigation,” she added.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the family of these deceased, may be able to identify them or can furnish any information relating to their deaths, is asked to contact D/WO Zamikaya Khowa at SAPS Algoa Park on 041 409 1061 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. They can also visit the nearest police station or send information via the MYSAPSAPP.
All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
