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The Herald
26-05-2025
- The Herald
Three burnt bodies found near Coega
While conducting routine patrols Gqeberha police stumbled across a gruesome discovery when they found three burnt bodies near the R334, on the outskirts of the city. Members from the Swartkops police station were conducting routine patrols on Monday morning when they noticed smoke coming from the bushes, near the old Coega road, at about 7am. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said members went to investigate the origin of the smoke and came across the bodies. He said while the investigation was still in its early stages, it appeared the victims had been set alight with tyres placed around their necks. 'It is, however, unclear if this was the cause of death or if they were already deceased before being set alight. 'A postmortem is yet to be conducted to confirm their gender and to establish the cause of death.' Beetge said a murder investigation had been launched. Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Thandiwe Sodladla on 073-676-4936. Alternatively, contact Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or the nearest police station. The Herald
The Herald
06-05-2025
- The Herald
Masked men storm Booysen Park church service, rob congregants
Five armed men stormed a church in Booysen Park and robbed about 50 congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the frightening incident occurred at about 6.30pm on Monday. 'Chatty police are investigating the incident at the church in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysen Park,' he said. 'At about 6.30pm, five armed and masked men stormed the church and robbed the congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. 'The robbers then fled in the minister 's white Toyota RAV4, which was later found abandoned in Chatty.' Beetge said the vehicle had been taken in for forensic analysis. Anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of the culprits is urged to contact Constable Enrique Louw on 071-570-0628, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
