A badly decomposed body was discovered underneath an old vehicle at a house under construction Ematsheni area of Shayamoya in Kokstad on Thursday morning, 24 September 2026.
Community members were allegedly drawn to the scene after dogs started frequenting the area, visibly eating meat and bones. According to police, the body was so severely decomposed that it has not been possible to identify the remains or determine the gender of the deceased. Police have opened an inquest docket however according to spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, no foul play is suspected at this stage.
Local community members though feel strongly that the body is that of missing woman, 32-year-old Noxolo Nokokobo. She was last seen in the early morning of 16 August at Kwamazithanqaze area.
On Sunday community members apprehended a man believed to be a romantic partner of Noxolo, handing him over to police after he allegedly confessed to the murder. According to a source, the couple allegedly had an argument and Noxolo left to go stay with a relative. She was allegedly returning to her partner when she went missing.
“Community members apprehended someone and allegedly assaulted him and handed him over to the police, claiming that he had confessed to the crime. The person could not be connected to the crime and he was released. Police investigations continue,” said Netshiunda.
He said no other arrests have been made and that the body has not been positively identified.
- A badly decomposed body was discovered hidden underneath this vehicle at a construction site in Shayamoya.
- The house under construction in Shayamoya where a body was discovered.
- A man, believed to be the boyfriend of a missing woman, was apprehended by community members and handed over to police.
- Community members believe the body is that of missing woman, 32-year-old Noxolo Nokokobo.
