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Police have launched a murder investigation after a body was found burning at the corner of Hugenote Street and AZ Berman Drive in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, on Saturday.
The gruesome scene was captured in footage circulated on social media.
Police are investigating a murder following the gruesome discovery at the corner of Hugenote Street and AZ Berman Drive.
Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel FC van Wyk said that officers received a complaint at about 12.46pm about a body that was burning.
“The body was burned beyond recognition,” he said.
A postmortem will be conducted to determine the deceased’s race, gender and cause of death.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Meanwhile, Lwandle police are also investigating a murder after a man’s body was found burning in Zola Village.
The body was discovered at Christmas Tinto Park, near Simanyene High School, at about 6.30am on Friday.
Police said the man had sustained stab wounds to his upper body and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident may have started at about 3am in Celiwe Street, where the man was allegedly assaulted and stabbed before being placed in a wheelie bin and dumped near the park.
The motive for the killing remains unknown, and police have not announced any arrests in connection with the case.
Anyone with information about the Lwandle murder can contact investigating officer Detective Warrant Officer Randall van Schalkwyk on 082 522 1953 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.