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The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
Police launch murder probe after body found buried in Forest Hill
A decomposed body buried in a shallow grave was dug up in the bushes in Forest Hill on Monday morning. Gqeberha police said they were investigating a case of murder. Police were first called out on Sunday night to the scene in Forest Hill Drive after a tip-off, but could not find anything in the dark, spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said. She said when detectives returned the next morning, they uncovered the shallow grave and the decomposed body. 'The victim's identity, gender and cause of death are still unknown,' she said. 'We are treating this as a murder and appeal to anyone with information to contact us.' Call detective Sergeant Ridwaan Baatjies on 073-130-3018, Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or use the MySAPS App. All tip-offs will be treated as confidential and callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
The Herald
25-05-2025
- The Herald
Police appeal for help to find Despatch woman
Police in Despatch are searching for a 57-year-old woman who went missing earlier in May. Nomakhwezi Ntaka was last seen on May 7 at her work in Boom Street. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Ntaka informed her employer's child that she was going to the bank, but never returned. 'An initial investigation was done with her family and friends, but she could not be traced. 'At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a white striped black dress and green sandals and carrying a navy sport bag with the Despatch Preparatory School badge on the side,' Van Rensburg said. Police appeal to anyone who can assist in tracing Ntaka to contact Detective Sergeant Christine Jonck on 082-949-7154, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. Janse van Rensburg said all information would be treated with strict confidentiality and those who wished to could remain anonymous. The Herald
