Second burnt body found in Tafelsig as police open murder investigation

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: South Africa
Crime & Law
Second burnt body found in Tafelsig as police open murder investigation

The body of an unidentified man, burned beyond recognition, was found in the boot of a burning vehicle on Honolulu Street in Tafelsig at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. Police opened a murder investigation after firefighters extinguished the blaze, but the circumstances remain unknown. It is the second burnt body discovered in the area this month; the first was found on October 17 near Hugenote Street and AZ Berman Drive. Unrest followed that discovery on October 20, leading to eight arrests, and police have not confirmed any link between the cases.

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