Upon arrival at the house, he discovered that the bedroom window was opened and the burglar proofing was broken.

He looked through the window and noticed bloodstains on the walls and notified the police. On arrival, the police found the 66-year-old deceased on his bed covered in sheets.

The deceased, who stayed alone, was found tied with an electrical cord and had multiple stab wounds to the head.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased's Toyota Hilux worth R260 000 was missing.

No arrests have been made yet.

A case of murder and house robbery is being investigated. Anyone with information should please contact Detective Sgt Eric Tumelo Xaba on 081 354 4765 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111, alternatively send information via MySAPS App.

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