Three people, one in the driver's seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm.

Three people, one in the driver’s seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm. Photos: SAPS

Three people in car BURNT beyond recognition on Mpumulanga FARM

Three people, one in the driver’s seat, one in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on farm.

Three people, one in the driver's seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm.

Three people, one in the driver’s seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm. Photos: SAPS

Police said three people, one in the driver’s seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm.

THE THREE PEOPLE HAVE NOT YET BEEN IDENTIFIED

According to police spokesperson Colonel Donald Mdhluli, the torched vehicle was discovered at a farm in Pienaar on Friday.

“A farm worker went to the farm around 14h00 where he noticed upon arrival that the farm gate was opened meanwhile as he recalls, on Monday, 11 July 2022 the gate was locked when they left.

“On closer inspection, he realised that there was a car, a Hyundai i10 which was burnt. He further realized that there were human remains in the vehicle.”

Colonel Donald Mdhluli

The man then alerted the police about the discovery.

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Three people in car BURNT beyond recognition on Mpumulanga FARM
Three people, one in the driver’s seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle were found burnt beyond recognition on Mpumulanga farm. Photos: SAPS

THE MOTIVE FOR THE KILLING IS UNKNOWN

“Police went to the scene where they found that actually, the remains were of three people, one in the driver’s seat, as well as in the passenger seat and the boot of the vehicle.”

The identity of the three is unknown at this stage. The circumstances surrounding this incident are being investigated by the police. The motive for the killing is also unknown at this stage.

Police urged anyone with information that may assist in the investigation to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

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The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has called for the swift arrest of the suspects.

“This is a horrible incident and a team of experts has been assembled to investigate this case and trace the perpetrators of this heinous crime. The perpetrators should be hunted down and be brought to book.”

Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela

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