Body of 'bullet-riddled' man found on farm in Limpopo

The body of a 28-year-old man has been found riddled with bullets at a farm near Groblersdal.

It is alleged that the deceased were suspected by community members of being involved in a series of house robberies in the area. Stock image.
It is alleged that the deceased were suspected by community members of being involved in a series of house robberies in the area. Stock image. (123/RF)

The body of a 28-year-old man has been found riddled with bullets at a farm near Groblersdal in Limpopo.

Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the body of the man was found in a farmhouse at Frischgewagt farm, between Stoffberg and Groblersdal, just after midnight on Monday.

On arrival, the police found the wife of the man and community members at the scene, he said.

Mojapelo said the “bullet-riddled body” of the man was found in one of the rooms.

“The investigations into the circumstances of the shootings have already begun” he said.

No arrests had been made.

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