Search for missing VW Polo continues
Their bodies were recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion.
The officers vanished last Thursday while traveling from Bloemfontein to Polokwane.
WATCH | Missing constables | Police investigations focus on missing car
Two other bodies were also recovered at the scene, deepening the mystery around what exactly happened.
Investigators believe the officers' missing VW Polo could be key to unlocking the truth.
Andy Mashaile, a former Interpol ambassador and security specialist, believes that if someone sees abnomal, especially in that region, they should report it to the authorities.
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