Help find family of the dead 'zama zama'

BRAKPAN police need your help in tracing the family of unknown dead man.

The man, believed to be a zama zama, was found by workers on Wednesday, 9 October in Withok, 10th road, in an open veld near Ergo mine pipes.

The deceased, who is believed to be in his early 40s, was found wearing two trousers, black and grey, black and red stripes track top, and boots full of mud.

His face was covered with a blue and green jacket.

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Brakpan police spokeswoman Constable, Audrey Buthelezi, said the dead man has marks on his back and chest, which suggests possible assault and there was blood coming out of his mouth.

The Brakpan SAPS is appealing to the public and anyone who might have seen, heard, or know anything about the dead man and what happened on the scene to come forward.

Any family who are missing a male member and doesn't know their whereabouts may contact the Brakpan SAPS.

Any information that will assist in the police investigation and identification of the dead man can be communicated to the Brakpan police.