Central SA
Body found near National Women’s Monument─── KEKELETSO MOSEBETSI 12:15 Sat, 19 Aug 2023
Free State police are looking for a murder suspect after the body of a 23-year-old man was discovered with stab wounds in Memoriam Road in Uitsig, Bloemfontein.
The body was found by police on Friday afternoon (18/8), near the National Women’s Monument. Free State police spokesperson Thabo Covane says the victim’s belongings were found in his possession.
"The victim’s belongings, including his identity document, cellphone and wallet, were found in his possession. The deceased was identified as Frederick Christian van Niekerk by his employer. A case of murder was opened at Parkweg police station” added Covane.
Members of the public are requested to assist with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect.
