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UPDATE:
Police are now investigating a case of murder following the death of the 65-year-old woman who died when her flat went up in fire yesterday morning, September 13.
The woman's partially burnt body was found in the bedroom of her burning flat in Fernkloof in Park Drive. Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that the investigation initially started as an inquest, however, evidence collected at the scene of the fire suggested that there could be foul play.
She added that yesterday afternoon, police recovered a white Ford Fiesta vehicle belonging to the deceased. "The vehicle was found abandoned in Victoria Drive. The woman cannot be named until her next-of-kin can be traced. According to sources, she has a son in Gqeberha, therefore police need to urgently locate him," Naidu explained.
Anyone who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact D/Const. Ridwaan Baatjies on 073 130 3018 or SAPS Humewood on 041 504 5019. They can also visit the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Three people, including a 10-month-old baby, died in two separate house fires last night, September 12 and this morning.
In the first incident, 35-year-old Bukelwa Klaas and her baby girl, Likhaya Klaas, were asleep in their home in Elijah Street in Walmer Location when a fire broke out at approximately 22:30.
Police spokesperson, Col. Priscilla Naidu, said that the cause of the fire is unknown and Walmer police are investigating an inquest.
She explained that in another incident at approximately 08:00 this morning, police were alerted to a fire on the second floor at a flat in Park Drive. "On arrival, the body of a 65-year-old female was found in the bedroom," Naidu said.
"At this stage, circumstances surrounding the blaze and the cause of the fire is unknown. The next-of-kin of the deceased woman is yet to be contacted," she added.
SAPS Humewood is investigating an inquest.
