Body found in Cloetesville next to R44

A body was found in Cloetesville on the morning of 26 August.

When SMF News arrived on the scene, the body could be seen lying against the exterior wall of a building on the side of Adam Tas Road (R44) near the turnoff to Langstraat in Cloetesville. 

The body was found at around 8:00, according to Captain Labuchagne, from the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The cause of death for a body found on the side of the R44, in Cloetesville this morning is yet to be confirmed. PHOTO: Daniel Roodt

There was a large police presence at the scene. SAPS forensic services finished taking photos at approximately 11:10. Shortly afterwards, plainclothes officers were seen arriving on scene. 

When SMF News returned to the scene at 12:55, the body had been removed, and the police had left the scene. The area around where the body was found was still cordoned off.

A body was found on the side of the R44 in Cloetesville, at approximately 8:00 on 26 August, said Captain Labuchagne, from the South African Police Service (SAPS).

This article was updated at 14:05. This is a developing story, and will be updated when more information is available. 

*SAPS has been contacted for more information, but had provided no further comment at the time of publication.

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