Lesotho National, 23, Found Dead at Giyani Dumping Site, Police Open Murder Case
- Police opened a murder case upon identifying a 23-year-old Lesotho national at a dumping site in Giyani, Limpopo
- A passerby spotted the body, which was reportedly lying face down and partially covered with a black jacket when officers arrived
- Limpopo's provincial police commissioner has appealed to the public for information to help identify those responsible
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LIMPOPO — A murder investigation is reportedly under way in Giyani, Limpopo, after the body of a 23-year-old Lesotho national was discovered at a local dumping site, police said on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
According to Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, they received a tip-off about the body on Tuesday morning and responded immediately. IOL reported that officers arrived at the scene to find the man lying face down on the ground, partially covered with a black jacket and bearing multiple injuries. A member of the public passing by the site had spotted the body and alerted the police.
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Murder case opened in Giyani
Emergency medical services personnel were called to the scene and formally declared the man dead. A murder case was subsequently opened, and investigations are ongoing.
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Ledwaba confirmed the details in a statement, saying: "Police immediately proceeded to the scene, where they found the deceased lying face down on the ground, partially covered with a black jacket, with multiple injuries."
The identity of the deceased and the precise circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been disclosed publicly as police continue their inquiry.
Limpopo Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers has pleaded with members of the community to assist investigators by sharing any information that could help bring those responsible to justice. Anyone with relevant knowledge is encouraged to contact their nearest police station.
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