The police in Giyani have launched a manhunt for an unknown number of suspects responsible for the murder of a 48-year-old man whose vehicle was also torched in Phagane Village, last Thursday. 

SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the police received a complaint from community members about a burning car few meters away from houses. He said the police quickly rushed to the scene and upon arrival, the police found a Volkswagen Polo with a Mpumalanga registration number on fire. 

"They also discovered the body of an unknown man a few metres away from the motor vehicle. There was also a wallet with bank cards and smart identity cards next to the wallet and a cellphone," said Ledwaba. 

Ledwaba said upon inspecting the body it was discovered that the body had been tied with a rope. "Emergency Services personnel and firebrigades were summoned to the scene and managed to extinguish fire. The man was pronounced dead on the scene. A case of murder was opened. The motive for the incident is unknown and the deceased's identity will be released at the appropriate time, "he said. 

The police are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the apprehension of those responsible, to contact Warrant Office Chauke HP on 073 271 4857 or Crime Stop number 08600 10111, or their nearest police station.