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Poisoning suspected at Grootfontein

Poisoning suspected at Grootfontein

POLICE at Grootfontein are investigating a possible case of murder after a man died at the town after allegedly drinking a poisonous brew from a traditional healer.

The man, 48-year-old Alfred Sanjahi, allegedly drank a brew of herbs given to him by the traditional healer, and later died at his home in the Soweto location. Police have not arrested the suspect.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu said yesterday that they are awaiting the results of a post-mortem report.If it is found that Sanjahi’s death had been caused by the brew, the woman would be arrested, Matengu said.* A five-year-old girl from Outapi drowned in a swamp at the town on Monday afternoon, the Police yesterday reported.The girl, Albertina Johannes, had apparently been picking flowers with a friend when she sank into the swamp and drowned.Her family has been informed.* A 37-year-old man from a village at Omungwelume in the Ohangwena Region is reported to have hanged himself with a rope from a tree.The deceased has been identified as Johannes Uuona.Police have not arrested the suspect.Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Matengu said yesterday that they are awaiting the results of a post-mortem report.If it is found that Sanjahi’s death had been caused by the brew, the woman would be arrested, Matengu said.* A five-year-old girl from Outapi drowned in a swamp at the town on Monday afternoon, the Police yesterday reported.The girl, Albertina Johannes, had apparently been picking flowers with a friend when she sank into the swamp and drowned.Her family has been informed. * A 37-year-old man from a village at Omungwelume in the Ohangwena Region is reported to have hanged himself with a rope from a tree.The deceased has been identified as Johannes Uuona.

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