By Staff Reporter
MANKWENG-A 34-year-old man accused of illegally selling school food parcels has committed suicide.
“The deceased was positively identified by a relative at the scene as Ayanda Makgati Mphakane aged 34 from Rapotela village in Ga- Mphahlele,” Seabi said.
Preliminary investigations revealed the deceased was working for Klein Tech a company supplying food to schools.
“Reportedly, the deceased illegally sold a stock of two months to foreign national in the Mokopane policing area.
Before the incident, the deceased was supposed to take the police to the exact location where he sold the stolen property amounting to thousands of rand … but it never materialised as he was found dead at the premises which was used for storage,” he said.
Police are searching for the alleged buyer of the goods.
Police spokesperson Lt Col Mamphaswa Seabi said an inquest case and the theft of food parcels worth thousands of rand — meant to feed pupils in the Mankweng policing area — were under investigation.
Anyone with information that can assist the investigation can contact investigating officer, Warrant Officer Ringane on 0721706535 or call crime stop on 0860010111, visit their nearest police station or use the MySAPS mobile App.
