DESPATCH – Police detectives in Despatch are appealing for public assistance in identifying two men found murdered on Sunday, 5 April.
The bodies were discovered at around 08:00 behind Khayamnandi Kraal in Despatch.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said it is alleged that a local resident was walking along a footpath towards KwaNobuhle after feeding pigs when he made the discovery.
“He came across the two men lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds to their upper bodies,” she said.
Police confirmed that both victims had sustained multiple stab wounds. The bodies were found approximately five metres apart, with bloodied stones believed to have been used in the attack lying next to each body.
The victims, estimated to be between 32 and 35 years old, have not yet been identified.
One of the deceased was wearing a black T-shirt, green tracksuit pants and blue, white and red striped boxer underwear.
He also had a green wrist tag believed to be linked to a Manyati event. The second deceased was wearing green and black pants with a white T-shirt.
“Despatch SAPS detectives urge anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the deceased or in the investigation to come forward,” Van Rensburg added.
Anyone with information can contact Despatch detectives on 082 441 7900 or 069 473 1483.
Information can also be shared anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS app. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality.
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