
The Cumberland police in the Waterberg District have launched an inquest into the discovery of a lifeless male body found hanging from a tree at a farm in Rooibokraal on 1 October 2024.
Authorities were summoned to the scene, where they found the decomposing body wearing blue jeans and a striped long-sleeve shirt. A bag of clothes was also found nearby.
The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, but the identity of the deceased remains unknown. Anyone with information that can aid in the investigation is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Ramoroka at 014 779 0010.
The police are working to determine the events leading up to the tragic discovery and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the victim and uncovering the facts.