South Africa
At least six bodies found next to N1─── 15:45 Wed, 14 Sep 2022
At least six bodies, believed to be that of zama-zamas, have been found in the veld along the N1 highway on Johannesburg's West Rand.
The discovery was made near the Maraisburg off-ramp in Roodepoort on Wednesday. It appears the men have been stabbed, shot and stoned to death.
Police are on the scene searching for more victims. The motive for the murders is not yet known.
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has instructed the District Johannesburg to mobilise all the necessary resources including K9 Unit and Forensic Services to comb the scene for evidence.
