IVORY Park police urgently need the public's help.
Cops need help to identify the body of a man believed to be murdered in Clayville extension 45, Ekurhuleni on 31 May.
The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was found lying next to a distinctive red container in the area.
Captain Nelda Sekgobela, spokeswoman for Ekurhuleni district police, said: "The victim may have been severely assaulted with a sjambok as injuries are consistent with this type of weapon, which were found across his body. Currently, the motive for the attack and the identity of the suspect remain unknown."
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The victim was transported to the Germiston mortuary, but the body has not yet been claimed or officially identified.
To prevent the dead man from being given a pauper's burial, Ivory Park cops are making an earnest appeal to anyone who may have information.
Anyone who recognises the description or knows of a missing person fitting this profile is urged to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Lithole on 083 713 9213.
