According to Free State police spokesperson, Thandi Mbambo, the victim, 40-year-old Siziwe Gladile, was reported missing by his brother on 31 March 2021. The body of Gladile was found on 31 March 2021 at his residence at Bronville, in the Free State.

Mbambo says police members, Sergeants Israel Tshehlana and Matlala Matlala, conducted a preliminary investigation by visiting the victim's house. On arrival they noticed that the window panes were broken and there were blood stains on the ground next to the house leading to the shack at the back. Members followed the blood trail and saw loose soil in the shack. They noticed a human toe protruding in the sand as they tried to dig inside the shack. Relevant stakeholders were alerted and the body was dug out in the morning f 01 April 2021 at about 10:00, she explained.

Further investigation was conducted which led to the arrest of Gladile’s 21-year-old son, says Mbambo. The suspect will appear at the Welkom Magistrate's Court on 6 April 2021.

Mbambo further adds that a case of murder has been registered for further investigation.

OFM News/Blaine Jones