The bodies of three men suspected to have been beaten to death, were found inside an abandoned vehicle outside a former police training college in South Africa’s Limpopo province.
Provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembi Hadebe has called for information to assist in tracking down the killers.
The bodies of Alfred Ndlovu, Lovemore Mhlanga and Wanda Makuyani were found at the Maleoskop premises at about 8am on Thursday last week, said police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba.
At about 6pm the previous evening, “a Ford ranger bakkie carrying four occupants allegedly arrived at the premises and the driver informed the people at the main gate that they were visiting someone at an old mine (Blueridge) situated on the premises.
“The following day, the same vehicle was found abandoned outside on the side of the road next to the main gate. Upon inspection, the community members found the bodies of three occupants inside the vehicle,” Ledwaba said.
“The three men were assaulted with various objects. It is not clear at this stage what led to the incident and the whereabouts of the alleged fourth person but police investigations are under way.”
He said the motive for the murders has not yet been determined.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects should contact the investigating officer Capt Mphake Masemola on 082 724 2855 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest police station. Alternatively, they may report anonymously using MySAPSapp,” he said.
