Limpopo police are investigating a murder case following the discovery of a man hanging in bushes at Rotterdam village between Giyani and Louis Trichardt.
The body is believed to be that of a 45-year-old man, whose 15-year-old daughter’s body was found inside a one-roomed house on Thursday.
#sapsLIM Police in Hlanganani have opened an inquest after the body of 45-year-old Peter Themba Baloyi was found at Rotterdam Village on 26/12. He is the father of 15-year-old Xilaveko Suke, who was found murdered a day earlier. Investigations continue. SG… pic.twitter.com/BGRgTeA88C
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 27, 2025
Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba says they are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
“Later the same day police were further alerted to an incident in which the house of the deceased’s father was found burned. Police attended the scene and investigations into the arson incident are underway. On Friday following intensive investigations, his body was discovered hanging from a tree in nearby bushes. Police investigations into both murder and inquest incidents are ongoing.”
The girl had been reported missing earlier this week after she was last seen with her father.
#sapsLIM Police in Hlanganani have opened a murder case after the body of a 15-year-old girl, Xilaveko Suke, who was reported #missing with her father, was found at Rotterdam Village.
The father, Peter Themba Baloyi, remains missing. Police investigations are ongoing. Anyone… pic.twitter.com/KmVp0Lu5KM
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) December 26, 2025
