Bones of a human being who is currently unknown were reportedly discovered in the field at a certain farm in Delmas on 01 September 2022 and the police are investigating an inquest case.
According to the report, on the said day (01 September 2022) at about 15h30, Delmas SAPS received a call coming from a member of the public about the said discovery at Hekpoort farm in Delmas near R42/Bronkhorstspruit Road. Police went to the scene and upon arrival, it was confirmed that the bones were certainly for a human being and were found next to a tree. It is further reported that the discovery was made by a person who was engaged in game hunting at the farm.
The preliminary investigation thus far has revealed that the person could have been somehow dumped and then set alight. Police are still trying to establish the circumstances surrounding the person’s death. The identity, as well as the gender of the person, is unknown at this stage however police are currently probing an inquest which may probably be changed to murder looking at the evidence that points out to the theory that the person could have been set alight.
Police, therefore, urge anyone with information that may share some light and assist in the investigation to call the #CrimeStop number at 08600 10111 or send information via #MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.