Human remains found north of Durban

Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says officers from the Durban Search and Rescue Unit were called to Cottonlands following the discovery yesterday.

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"They recovered the skeleton and an inquest docket was opened," he said.

Zwane says Verulam detectives are investigating further.

"It is still unclear as to how the person died," he said.

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Officers are still waiting for family members to come forward to identify the body.