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A man suffered a hear attack while trying to cover up a murder. Image via Unsplash

Unknown man’s remains found in Bushbuckridge, family sought

According to police, the man was found by community members back in May and had been tied to a tree using wires

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A man suffered a hear attack while trying to cover up a murder. Image via Unsplash

Police in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga are looking the family of a man whose remains were found in the bushes on 15 May 2022. According to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Selvy Mohlala, the man is believed to be around 35 years of age and his remains were discovered by community members, who then alerted local authorities.

“According to the report, the remains were discovered by some members of the community who alerted the police at Bushbuckridge. Upon arrival at the scene, police made conducted a preliminary investigation and discovered that the man was tied to the tree with wires,” Mohlala said.

The man had been wearing black trousers.

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Mpumalanga Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, which points to foul play. During the initial phase of their probe, they attempted to identify the victim and were unsuccessful. In addition, no one has come forward to claim the man, hence the call for possible family members to come forward.

Police are urging anyone with information that may assist in identifying him to contact Detective Warrant Officer Vincent Manaiwa 0785816951 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the community can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Meanwhile the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela is confident that a breakthrough in the man’s murder can be swiftly made when those who have got information can come forward.

“We believe that solving crime is equally in the shoulders of both the police as well as members of the public who each plays an important role. We are adamant that a breakthrough is something that is within our reach,” she said.