Police seek leads after a man was brutally murdered near Beitbridge port of entry
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Police at Musina have launched a manhunt following the discovery of the body of a murdered man in bushes behind the Limpopo truck park near the Beitbridge port of entry.
The brutal murder was reported on Monday, according to provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.
'Police responded to the scene and, upon arrival, discovered the lifeless body of an African male with multiple gunshot wounds to the head. A projectile was recovered at the scene,' said Ledwaba.
Police said the motive for the brutal murder is currently unknown, and the killers are still at large.
'The deceased was found wearing white All Star sneakers, blue jeans, black Hemisphere tracksuit top, RJ brown belt, and a black Uzzi sporty that was also found lying on the ground next to the body,' said Ledwaba.
'At this stage, the identity of the deceased is unknown, but he is believed to be a Zimbabwean national aged between 35 and 40.'
Police in Limpopo are appealing to members of the community to assist in identifying the deceased or providing any information that may lead to the arrest of the killers.
'Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the investigating officer, Captain Moloko Setjie at 082 565 7889, nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number 08600 10111. Alternatively, information may be shared via the My SAPS App and can be provided anonymously,' said Ledwaba.
Meanwhile, provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the violent act and urged the public to support police efforts in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
Earlier, IOL reported that a 40-year-old Limpopo man, Lesiba David Ledwaba, made his initial appearance before the Seshego Magistrate's Court on Monday, accused of killing his 87-year-old mother.
Lesiba Ledwaba was arrested following the brutal murder of his octogenarian mother in Sebora Village, in the Mashashane policing precinct.
In court, the case was postponed to 9 July 2025 for a formal bail application.
Colonel Ledwaba, said the murder incident was discovered on Saturday afternoon.
'Police on the afternoon of Saturday, 28 June 2025, responded to the complaint of a missing person from a neighbour who was worried that the 87-year-old was not seen for over two days,' he said.
After receiving the report, police officers immediately went to the home of the missing 87-year-old woman.
'Upon investigation, they were met by a very disturbing scene, where they discovered the woman's dismembered body parts placed inside the plastic buckets,' said Ledwaba.
Several items that were allegedly used in the brutal murder were also found at the scene.
Lesiba Ledwaba was arrested immediately after he could not give police a satisfactory explanation of the gruesome act.
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