Missing Limpopo nurse, 64-year-old Morudi Frank Phetla, has been found dead, according to the police.
Provincial police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Thakeng said the professional nurse was kidnapped while he was about to enter his yard at Zamane Section, in Jane Furse.
The kidnapping incident happened on Sunday evening, at around 7pm.
“The vehicle was found idling, with headlights still on, and he was nowhere to be found. A case of kidnapping was registered for further investigation,” said Thakeng.
“The body was found with head injuries the following day, on March 17, 2025 at about 6:30am, by a shepherd. The body was found under Mabintana bridge in Jane Furse.”
Police said Phetla was identified by his next of kin.
“The motive of the killing is currently unknown and the investigation continues,” said Thakeng.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects can contact Detective Sergeant Vusimuzi Mohlala of Jane Furse detective services on 082 479 2828, Crime Stop 08600 10111 or My SAPS App anonymously.”
Earlier on Wednesday, IOL reported that missing Limpopo farmer, 62-year-old David Netshilaphala has been found dead, according to the police.
Narrating the circumstances, Thakeng said days before Netshilaphala went missing, his livestock had vanished.
“On February 27, 2025, in the afternoon, the 62-year-old farmer went to his kraal at Xikundu village to check on his cattle. On his arrival, he found that three of his cattle were missing,” said Thakeng.
“After two days of the incident, 62-year-old David Netshilaphala was reported missing at Saselamani SAPS. Members of the community gathered and started to burn houses of suspects alleged to be responsible for the missing person.”
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Six houses were torched during the riots. In the aftermath, one community member was arrested and charged with arson.
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