Detective officers at SAPS Kwadwesi and Kwazakele are searching for suspects allegedly involved in the murders of two men in separate incidents over the weekend.

In the first incident, at about 07:15 this morning police in Kwadwesi were alerted to a body lying next to Old Uitenhage Road, Govan Mbeki. The deceased person, identified as Sithembele Nxoyeka, aged 31, sustained severe head and body injuries. The deceased resided in the same area.

The motive and circumstances for his murder is under investigation.

In another incident, the body of a 31-year-old male was found near a dam behind Khumbelani Street in Soweto-On-Sea this morning. It is alleged that at about 09:45, police found the body of Thembelani Sikade wrapped in a plastic bag. The deceased sustained burn marks on his back as well as severe injuries to his body. The motive and suspects are unknown at this stage. Police investigation continues.

SAPS Kwazakele detectives are investigating a case of murder.

Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in providing any information relating to the above murders to contact Detective Warrant Officer Roland Pieterse at SAPS Kwadwesi on 082 303 0285 and Detective Cpatain Jerome Mackay at SAPS Kwazakele on 071 475 2015 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. All information is confidential and information may be communicated anonymously.

Source: South African Police Service