POLOKWANE – The Police in Lebowakgomo are investigating a case of murder after community members discovered a man’s body floating in the dam at Ga-Chuene village in the Lebowakgomo policing area yesterday, 06 October at about 14:00.

Members of the South African Police Service Search and Rescue Unit were activated and upon arrival at the scene, retrieved the body. A deep wound to the man’s neck indicated that he was murdered.  The deceased was identified as Ananias Sithole, aged 37, of Thokgwaneng Village in Lebowakgomo.

Police have opened a case of murder, currently the motive is unknown and there are no arrests as yet. Police investigations continue.

Police appeal to anyone with information that can assist in the arrest of the suspect(s) to contact the Branch Commander Colonel Nyamanyawo Thomas Baloyi on 082 565 8234 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or MySAPS App.

Source: South African Police Service