FREE STATE – The Police in Fouriesburg are investigating three cases of murder following the discovery of three bodies of unknown men near Joel farm in Fouriesburg.
The bodies were discovered by an employee at the farm on Thursday afternoon and alerted his employer and the police. Upon arrival at the farm situated near Caledoonspoort port of entry, the police found two bodies at the farm and the third body in the river. Knobkerries suspected to have been used to kill the victims were seized from the scene.
According to the witness, victims were seen in the morning with three police officers allegedly from Lesotho and they were apparently following information about stock theft that occurred in Lesotho. All three victims are Lesotho Citizens and they are estimated to be between the ages of 24 and 40.
The motive for the killing is unknown and no arrest has been made.
Anyone with information on what could have transpired is urged to contact the Station Commander of Fouriesburd, Captain Mojabeng Mokoena on 082 446 1001 or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111, alternatively send information via MySAPS app.

Source: South African Police Service