In a chilling development, a fifth body has been recovered from the Hennops River in Centurion, authorities confirmed on Monday, as rescue teams intensify their search and recovery efforts along the increasingly grim waterway.
While the cause of death and identity of the individual remain under investigation, the discovery has raised urgent questions and deepened public concern. The latest find comes amid ongoing speculation about a possible link to the case of missing police officers, although officials have stressed that no connection has yet been confirmed.
“We are treating this with utmost urgency,” said a police spokesperson. Forensic teams are now examining the remains to determine whether this case ties into any ongoing investigations or previously reported disappearances.
The Hennops River, typically associated with flooding risks and environmental concerns, has become the focus of an unsettling mystery as multiple bodies have surfaced in recent weeks — prompting a coordinated investigation by police, rescue divers, and forensic units.
Local residents have expressed shock and fear as recovery efforts continue along the riverbanks. Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious around the area and to report any unusual activity or information that might aid the investigation.
More updates are expected as forensic results come in and authorities piece together the circumstances behind this disturbing pattern of discoveries.
