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The Citizen
28-05-2025
- The Citizen
Free State police probe murder after burning body found in bush
The grim discovery was made by a shepherd in Mangaung. Police are investigating a case of murder after the body of an unknown male was discovered burning in the bushes in the Free State. The grim discovery was made by a shepherd in Mangaung, Phase 6, near Dewetsdorp Road on Tuesday, just before 9am. Burning body Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said when officers arrived on scene, they found the 'smouldering remains' of a male, estimated to be around 35 years old. 'The victim was reportedly wearing blue jeans and black takkies. No form of identification was found at the scene. 'The motive for the killing and the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated, and police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the deceased,' Kareli said. Kareli is urging anyone with information that could assist in identifying the victim, or who has any knowledge regarding this incident, to contact their nearest police station or call the national Crime Stop line at 08600 10111. 'All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,' he said. ALSO READ: KZN police arrest two suspects for Dundee murders Woman killer Meanwhile, Gauteng police are searching for a man who uses the name John (pseudonym), believed to be linked to the murder of a 30-year-old Johannesburg woman. According to police, Olorato Mongale was last seen on Sunday went she went on a date with her 'alleged killer' who picked her up from her residential complex driving a white VW polo with cloned number plate that belongs to a Toyota Hilux. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said during investigations it emerged that the vehicle is fitted with fake registration number plates. Body discovered Mathe said some of Mongale's belongings, including a phone and a handbag, were found on 9th Road in Kew, Johannesburg. 'Her body was found in less than two hours at around 4.50pm in Lombardy West on Sunday afternoon by the police with the assistance of community members,' Mathe said. ALSO READ: Police seize R400m in counterfeit goods at Durban freight depot
The Citizen
18-05-2025
- The Citizen
7 arrested after Clarens ATM bombing and police chase
Police have arrested seven suspects in connection with an ATM bombing in Clarens, Free State, earlier this week. The seven individuals, aged between 24 and 36, were arrested in Ficksburg yesterday after SAPS officers spotted a Toyota Fortuner parked near an ATM at about 01:00. 'Two males were seen tampering with the ATM. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee the scene. A vehicle pursuit ensued, culminating in the successful apprehension of the Fortuner's five occupants, including one woman,' police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said in a statement. All suspects are foreign nationals. Four of them have been confirmed as undocumented immigrants. The suspects were wanted in connection with the bombing of an ATM located at a petrol station in Clarens, on Tuesday. On the day four suspects were seen near an ATM located at a petrol station in Clarens. Moments later, an explosion occurred, followed by gunfire. Upon receiving the alert, members of the Clarens SAPS responded swiftly. 'Preliminary investigations confirmed that explosives had been used to destroy the ATM and an undisclosed sum of money was stolen. 'Initial reports pointed to four suspects travelling in a blue Toyota Fortuner with Gauteng registration plates. This vital information was immediately circulated and a co-ordinated manhunt was launched,' SAPS said. The blue Toyota Fortuner has been seized as evidence in the ongoing investigation. 'The suspects will appear in the Clarens and Ficksburg magistrate's courts in due course. The provincial Serious, Violent and Murder Unit has taken over the investigation, focusing on charges of business robbery and other possible related offences. Further inquiries are ongoing to determine any links to additional criminal activities,' Kareli said. – Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
