KARIEGA – Despatch SAPS detectives are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying two unknown men who were found murdered on Sunday, 5 April, at approximately 08:00.
According to the SAPS spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, the bodies were discovered behind Khayamnandi Kraal in Despatch. “It is alleged that a local resident was walking along a footpath towards KwaNobuhle after feeding pigs when he came across the two men lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds to their upper bodies.”
She added that police responded to the scene and confirmed that both males had sustained multiple stab wounds. “The bodies were found lying approximately five metres apart.”
Janse Van Rensburg stated that bloody stones, believed to have been used in the commission of the crime, were found next to each body.
“The victims, estimated to be between the ages of 32 and 35, remain unidentified at this stage,” she said. “One of the deceased was wearing a black T-shirt, green tracksuit trousers, and blue, white and red striped boxer shorts. This individual also had a green wrist tag believed to be linked to a Manyati event.”
“The second deceased was wearing green and black trousers along with a white T-shirt,” she confirmed.
Despatch SAPS detectives urge anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the deceased or in the investigation to come forward.
Members of the public can contact SAPS Despatch detectives on 082 441 7900/069 473 1483. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS App.
“All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” Janse Van Rensburg concluded.
