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Massive manhunt launched after two men murdered in Odendaalsrus─── THANDI XABA 05:45 Fri, 24 Apr 2015
Odendaalsrus - Police in Odendaalsrus near Welkom are investigating two murder cases after two men were murdered in Kutloanong township.
A manhunt has been launched to trace the suspects and residents are requested to assist.
Police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says no arrests have been made.
In the first incident a passer-by saw a body of a man lying in the field and informed the police. Upon arrival, they found a man with multiple stab wounds on the chest. The deceased was identified as 30-year old Tshepiso Dlamini.
Meanwhile in the other incident, 20-year old Tumelo Gamma was at his workplace when an unknown man approached him and demanded money.
When Gamma could not provide him with money, the suspect pulled out a firearm and shot Gamma before fleeing the scene on foot.
Anyone with information regarding the two incidents is requested to contact Detective Warrant Officer Ditaba Marumo of Odendaalsrus Detectives at 057 916 2445 during office hours or at 072 240 3739.
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