TWO women were killed and their badly decomposing bodies were found in separate incidents.
The first body was of a woman identified by her family as Patience Mokoena (37), which was retrieved by the Bushbuckridge Municipality's Fire and Rescue team, pathologists and police from Sand River in Kamajika Village outside Hazyview on Wednesday, 13 December.
The second body was identified by her family as Mampi Nelisiwe Shiba (37), and it was recovered in Chochocho in Masoyi not far from her residential place on Monday morning, 11 December.
Brigadier Selvy Mohlala confirmed cops were investigating.
"The body of Ms Mampi Nelisiwe Shiba (37), as identified by her family, was found at Chochocho in Masoyi not far from her residential place. The police as well as the paramedics were summoned to the scene after the discovery and the woman was unfortunately certified dead at the scene.
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"Preliminary investigations revealed that there was a foul play hence a murder case was opened though at first an inquest case was opened but later changed after further information surfaced that suggested that she was murdered. The Police at masoyi are investigating the case and no one has been arrested so far.
Meanwhile, the naked body of another woman identified by her family as Patience Mokoena (37) was retrieved from Sand River in Kamajika Village outside Hazyview on Wednesday, 13 December and an inquest docket is being probed.
Mohlala said preliminary investigations suggested no foul play, however the police were continuing with the investigation.
Mpumalanga police commissioner Lieutenant-General Semakaleng Manamela said: "Police will thoroughly investigate the cases without fear or favour to ensure that there is justice for the victims."
Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation can call the Detective Sergeant Linco Bheki Motobatse on 082 469 2416 or CrimeStop number on 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP.
"All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous," said Mohlala.
