Copper thief killed and vehicle torched

LIMPOPO – A man with suspected of stealing copper cables was intercepted by furious community members and stoned to death with his vehicle set on fire during the chaos.

An unidentified man was murdered in a ‘mob justice’ incident at Sehunyane village in Limpopo’s Sekhukhune District when he was caught with stolen copper cables in his possesion.

Police were alerted by an anonymous person about the incident, and they “swiftly” responded to the crime scene. Upon arrival, police units only found the mans burnt body beyond recognition. A case of murder was opened and police are currently busy with investigations.