LETSITELE POLICE PROBE THE CAUSE OF A MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF A MAN WHILE SLEEPING
POLOKWANE:The Police in Letsitele have opened an Inquest docket following the death of a 33-year-old male person while sleeping on Wednesday 01 November 2023 at Maweni- Nkambako village outside Tzaneen in Mopani District.
It is reported that the Police received a report of a mysterious death of a male person aged 33 years while sleeping. Upon arrival at the scene, they discovered a lifeless body laying on the mattress in the house without any visible injuries. The deceased was identified by his wife as Jacky Zitha.
It is reported that upon searches conducted within the perimeter of the scene, an unknown substance suspected to be a poison was discovered in a pit toilet wrapped in a plastic. Forensic investigations will determine the origin of the suspected poisonous substance.
The circumstances surrounding the death is under investigation and autopsy results will determine the cause of death. The element of suicide cannot be ruled out at this stage.
Police investigations are continuing.
