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Limpopo police have launched a manhunt following the murder of an 80-year-old woman in the Koraal retirement village in Polokwane.
Police spokeswoman Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the body of Jacoba “Jackie” Grobler was found at her home downtown at 11 am Monday.
“Preliminary police investigations revealed that the suspects entered the house and found the deceased, who lived alone, and severely assaulted her. The body of the victim was found by her friend and the police were called ”.
Grobler was found lying in her bed with open wounds that could have been caused by a blunt object, Mojapelo said.
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Limpopo MEC for social development Nkakareng Rakgoale said that the murder “undermined” the Law of Older Persons, which is “intended to protect, promote and maintain the status, rights, well-being and safety of the elderly.”
“Homes and villages for seniors have been established solely to create a safer environment for seniors. The violent way in which the victim was murdered is shocking.
“This murder occurs at a time when we are waging a war against gender violence and femicide in the province. It is very disturbing to see an older person taken mindlessly in this way. The most vulnerable people in our society must be protected by all of us. We are hopeful that the police can track down and arrest the perpetrators. “
Rakgoale said his department would provide psychosocial support to all the people who have been affected by the incident.
A murder and home burglary case was opened.
Anyone with information can contact Brig James Esbach at 082 576 0743, or Crime Stop number 0860010111, or the nearest police station.
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