Provincial spokesperson Thabo Covane explains the body was discovered at Naval Hill near Union Road in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 3 September 2022. 

He says police were called to the scene at about 14:20 and on arrival, they discovered a man's body in  a decomposed state laying in dense trees and bushes.

"The deceased was dressed in black wind breaker, black jeans with a black belt and pair of black North Star sneakers." 

While stating that an inquest docket has been opened at Park Road Police Station, Covane requested people whom might assist police with the identity of the deceased to contact Captain Sello Sethumtsha on 079 8898 385 or visit their nearest police station.

ALSO READ: Female body found on Free State farm 

OFM News recently reported that the body of a woman was discovered on a farm next to the K10 Section in Odendaalsrus, where police have also requested public assistance in identifying the body. 

Police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng says that police in Odendaalsrus  were called to a scene on 30 August 2022 where a resident of Kutloanong, who was busy collecting wood, allegedly found the body of the woman. Police are investigating a case of murder.

ALSO: 'Dismembered', decomposing body found in Free State forest 

Three months' ago, people collecting wood also came upon a decomposed body in a forest along Sekoto River in Qwaqwa. Police are still searching for leads.

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