A dead body was found in an abandoned building in Heidedal, Free State.
The body, which was found decapitated, is said to be that of a female.
Two children playing next to the building discovered the body partially submerged in water.
DEAD BODY FOUND IN ABANDONED BUILDING
“Two children were playing near a former nightclub when they noticed what appeared to be a body floating in the flooded basement,” read the SAPS statement.
The children then alerted community members, who contacted the police.
Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli confirmed to The South African that due to the basement being flooded, it became difficult for them to retrieve the body.
The police then contacted the Bloemfontein Diving and Rescue Unit, which was dispatched to the scene to assist in recovering the body.
The body was discovered to be in a state of decomposition, consisting only of a torso and legs.
Police are making efforts to drain the water from the building to locate the missing upper body part.
An inquest has been opened and investigations are currently taking place.
TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN QUMBU
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man from Balasi, who was reported missing on Saturday, 6 September 2025, in Qumbu village.
Police received information about two male suspects, Magqubeni, who were seen assaulting the missing man in town.
According to a police statement, the suspects accused the victim of stealing a television set and clothing items.
The suspects were traced and found after a week the victim went missing.
The duo led police to the location of the body of the deceased.
The body was found floating in the nearby Qumbu village river, with legs tied with a rope and with bruises.
The two men will appear before the Qumbu Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 15 September 2025.
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