Man Caught Pushing Trolley With Woman’s Body Stashed In A Bag

A 38-year-old suspect has been arrested after being caught at a Barberton dumping site in Mpumalanga on Sunday allegedly pushing a trolley which had a 19-year-old woman’s body wrapped inside a bag.

According to police, the suspicious-looking man caught the attention of three women when they saw him pushing a trolley that seemed heavy for him.

“The women stopped a taxi operator at traffic lights and requested him to assist in investigating. When the suspect saw them, the bag fell from the trolley. The bag was opened by one of the concerned citizens and a woman’s body was allegedly found inside,” said Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brig Selvy Mohlala.

He said police in Barberton were called, and when they arrived they found community members had assaulted the suspect.

“Officers managed to calm the situation and the suspect was rescued from the angry mob. He was arrested and taken to hospital to receive treatment under police guard,” said Mohlala.

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He said the motive and cause of death are yet to be established and a post-mortem will be conducted.

Police investigations are continuing.

In South Africa, the killing of women is on the rise and law enforcement does not seem to be winning against this war. Police minister, Bheki Cele recently revealed that the country is experiencing high levels of crime.

Opposition parties such as the Economic Freedom Fighters are however calling for minister Bheki Cele to be removed from his position. They claim that he is not qualified to handle this portfolio. Julius Malema, the EFF leader also accused Cele of working in cahoots with criminals and said this is the reason why crime is at all-time high.