VIRGINIA – No arrests have yet been made in connection with the murders of Danie Fourie (68) and his son, Dawie (40), who were found dead at their home in Virginia in July.

An intensive police investigation was launched after the father and son were reported missing on Monday, 27 July. Their bodies were discovered three days later, on Thursday, 30 July, at a property in Tulbagh Street.

Police are also investigating a house robbery after the victims’ vehicle was reported missing.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), Virginia police responded to a report of a possible murder on Thursday, 30 July. On arrival, officers were directed to an outside room, where they discovered the bodies of two men aged 40 and 68.

The victims’ hands and feet were bound, and blood was found on the floor of the room. Police reported that one of the men had a plastic covering over his head, while the other had allegedly been strangled with a wire around his neck.

Both men were declared dead at the scene.

Preliminary information indicates that neighbours and members of a private security company raised the alarm after the father and son were reported missing on Monday, 27 July. A search of the property led to the discovery of their bodies, after which police were summoned.

Investigators have also confirmed that the victims’ silver Hyundai Getz, with registration number DNK 369 FS, is missing. The vehicle is believed to have been taken during the incident.

Police have opened two murder cases and a case of house robbery. The motive for the killings remains unknown, and investigators are following up on all possible leads in an effort to identify and arrest the suspect or suspects.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Captain Gerrie Nel can be contacted on 082 806 8432. Information can also be reported to Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submitted through the MySAPS application.

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