Soyaphi Thomas Nkuna

Soyaphi Nkuna (1957 - 2020)

Brief overview:

Soyaphi (63), was found murdered in a field next to the R529 near Maphata Village, Limpopo, at 06h00, on 12th February 2020. Police spokesman Brig. Motlafela Mojapelo said members of the community called the police, and the Giyani police launched a large-scale search. Soyaphi, a former teacher from Kheto N'umalo High School in Giyani and now a farmer, sustained gunshot and knife wounds. Preliminary investigations indicate that Nkuna left his home in Mageva around 2am. He was patrolling his farm in search of livestock. The family suspected foul play when he did not return. His grey Nissan Hardbody, number plate BDM 086 L, is also missing. Police are investigating a case of murder and hijacking. Anyone with information about the vehicle or more information about the incident contact Lt.Col. Mkhubela on 082 729 0327.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Farm/Smallholding
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

• Number and Descriptions
• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

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Links to Media articles:

• http://archive.is/59Pte
• http://archive.is/fBawq
• http://archive.is/Nzg8g