The police were summoned to the N1 South Bridge near the Windmill Casino after construction workers discovered a human skull inside a plastic bag. Upon further investigation at the scene, police uncovered a full human skeleton wrapped in two blankets and a sheet. 

The remains had been hidden under nine plastic bags and were later transported to a government mortuary for forensic examination.

A post-mortem examination conducted on Monday (23/3), revealed that the remains belong to an adult black male, estimated to be between 25 and 35 years old, and approximately 1.8 meters tall.

 The forensic report indicates that the deceased suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the right side of the upper rib cage. At the time of discovery, the remains were clothed in a navy blue Jonathan D jacket, a yellow T-shirt, and black denim jeans. A single left-foot Lacoste shoe was also found at the scene.

The police are treating the matter as a murder investigation. Anyone who may have a missing relative fitting this description, or who may have information regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident, is urged to contact Det. Sgt. Thabo Ditshawane of the Parkweg Detective Service on 076 060 7820. Alternatively, information can be shared via the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

In a separate case, the police are pleading with the public to help Mamokete and Relebogile find their mother, Matsietsi Belinah Mokhelenyane.

Matsietsi Belinah Mokhelenyane. Photo: Saps

According to the Free State police spokesperson, Lt. Col. Thabo Covane, her children were at home in Phahameng, on Thursday (12/3) at about 11:00 when their mother stepped out of the house. 

They thought she went to tend her garden, but when Mamokete went looking for her, she was nowhere to be found. Mokhelenyane was wearing a maroon skirt, a grey-and-pink jersey, a grey bucket hat, and orange shoes.

Any member of the public who might be able help the police and family to locate Mokhelenyane is requested to contact Lt. Col. Kelaotswe Lebodi on 082 527 6348. Alternatively, the information can be reported at the nearest local police station, be submitted on the MySAPS App, or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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