Body of a woman was found floating in the river. Photo by Supplied
A FARMER was cutting grass on his plot in Heidelberg, Ekurhuleni, when his dog started barking.
He went over to investigate and saw the body of a woman floating in a stream.
Captain Thivhulawi Tshilate of the Ekurhuleni East cluster confirmed the incident.
“The body of an unidentified woman was found by the farm owner on Friday.
“The victim was discovered floating face down in a nearby stream.
“The farmer notified the police and the North Rand water wing unit from Benoni went to the scene to remove the body,” said Tshilate.
He added that the well-built woman is 1,7m tall and has long grey hair.
“She was wearing long tight black pants and a brown polka dot blouse.
“An inquest docket has been opened and is under investigation,” he added.
The police urged families of missing persons to visit the Ratanda Police Station and ask for detective Sergeant Archibald Mthembu.
He went over to investigate and saw the body of a woman floating in a stream.
Captain Thivhulawi Tshilate of the Ekurhuleni East cluster confirmed the incident.
“The body of an unidentified woman was found by the farm owner on Friday.
“The victim was discovered floating face down in a nearby stream.
“The farmer notified the police and the North Rand water wing unit from Benoni went to the scene to remove the body,” said Tshilate.
He added that the well-built woman is 1,7m tall and has long grey hair.
“She was wearing long tight black pants and a brown polka dot blouse.
“An inquest docket has been opened and is under investigation,” he added.
The police urged families of missing persons to visit the Ratanda Police Station and ask for detective Sergeant Archibald Mthembu.
