The Thohoyandou Police are still investigating the cause of death of an 81-year-old man whose lifeless body was discovered at Mashau Village, near Levubu, on Thursday (5 October).
According to the provincial police spokesperson, Lt-Col Moatshe Ngoepe, the body was discovered near a river just outside of the Mashau Village by a passer-by.
The deceased has been identified as Gubai Johannes Mndaweni from the Thenga Village. According to the police he was not reported as missing.
"The motive behind this incident is still unknown, but police investigations are continuing," said Ngoepe. He further stated that there were no body parts missing from Mndaweni's body.
People with information regarding Mndaweni's death are urged to contact their nearest police station.