Bodies of two women found in separate incidents in KZN
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are working to identify a woman whose burnt body was discovered in a sugarcane field in Mid Illovo.
Officers say she was found by farm workers who had gone to investigate a fire on Monday.
KZN police spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says the woman is believed to have been in her 20s.
"The deceased was burnt beyond recognition and she had the wires suspected to be of a tyre around her neck. The only part of the deceased clothing that was slightly visible is the black takkies and navy blue socks, the rest of her clothing items were not visible.
"Anyone with information on the family or relatives of the deceased are requested contact Warrant Officer Sithole on 076 946 2801 / 031 781 1710 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111."
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On the south coast, there's an investigation into the cause of death of an elderly woman whose body washed up on Ramsgate Beach this week.
Netcare 911 spokesperson Shawn Herbst says beachgoers came across the body on Monday afternoon.
"Reports indicate that members of the public walking on the beach spotted what looked like the figure of a human floating in the surf. The bystanders jumped into the water and retrieved the body of an elderly female.
"Medics assessed the woman, however she showed no signs of life and was sadly declared deceased on the scene."
An inquest docket has been opened.
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