The decomposed body of a woman, who was reported missing more than a week ago, was found in a pit toilet in Qamata, Eastern Cape, police said on Friday.
Captain Namhla Mdleleni said the 49-year-old woman was reported missing on December 20.
Mdleleni said information led police to the house of the woman’s boyfriend, where her body was found.
A 29-year-old man was arrested and appeared in the Cofimvaba Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder.
He is expected to appear in court again on January 8, 2019.
Body of missing woman found in pit toilet in Eastern Cape
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The decomposed body of a woman, who was reported missing more than a week ago, was found in a pit toilet in Qamata, Eastern Cape, police said on Friday.
Captain Namhla Mdleleni said the 49-year-old woman was reported missing on December 20.
Mdleleni said information led police to the house of the woman’s boyfriend, where her body was found.
A 29-year-old man was arrested and appeared in the Cofimvaba Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder.
He is expected to appear in court again on January 8, 2019.
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