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Leon and his wife Suretha Brits. (Supplied to Netwerk24)
- A Northern Cape businessman was found stabbed to death in his home Wednesday morning.
- The hotelier had reportedly complained of work problems at his hotel.
- Police are following leads in the case.
Police in Pofadder, a small town in the North Cape, are searching for suspects following the discovery of the body of a 40-year-old businessman in their swimming pool.
According to police spokesman Brigadier Mohale Ramatseba, his body was found around 11:45 on Wednesday.
Ramatseba said the deceased was found with several stab wounds to the chest.
“Although the information is still incomplete at this stage, it is alleged that some valuable items were allegedly taken from the house.”
The man was identified as Leon Brits, the owner of the Pofadder Hotel, in a report by Netwerk24.
It was reported that the British apparently told his brother this week that some of the staff were robbing the hotel kitchen.
A family friend told the publication that it appeared as if he was strangled with a dog chain and dragged into the pool.
Northern Cape FF Plus leader Wynand Boshoff said the killing had shocked the mostly peaceful region.
In general, the carefree nature of the environment and the friendliness of the people are its strongest assets. Time will tell if this incident put an end to it for good.
He asked residents to remain calm, as it was not yet clear what had happened.
“With the temperature rise following the brutal killings, South Africa is currently experiencing an explosive situation,” Boshoff said.
He added that while the attack on the safety of ordinary citizens must be stopped, people must also act responsibly and exercise good judgment.
Ramatseba said that no arrests have yet been made and that anyone with information that could assist in the investigation should contact the nearest police station.
