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The bodies of two boys, ages six and eight, were found at Orange Farm.
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- The two boys were last seen walking home from a hair salon on Friday night.
- Passersby later found their bodies dumped in the street.
- The police have urged people with information about the incident to come forward.
The bodies of two children have been found on the street of Orange Farm.
Around 02:30 on Saturday, a 24-year-old woman reported that her 6-year-old son and an 8-year-old girl, who is a family friend, disappeared at Orange Farm SAPS, police spokesman Brigadier Mathapelo said. Peters. .
The police began an immediate search for the two children who, according to the complainant, were last seen on Friday night. [at] around 7pm when they were supposedly walking home from a hair salon, “Peters said.
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At around 05:00 on Saturday, the police received a call about the body of a child found on the street. Shortly after, a passerby discovered the second body, about 100 meters from the first.
“The paramedics certified the death of the children,” Peters said.
“The motive for the murder of the boy and girl has not yet been determined, while an autopsy will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.”
Meanwhile, the police have launched a search for the suspects and are requesting information from the public.
“The investigation of this double homicide will be prioritized and escalated to the provincial investigation unit, in line with the SAPS position of prioritizing the investigation of crimes committed against women, children and other vulnerable people,” Peters said.
Anyone with information should contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
