30/12/2025
Crime Update!
Police Seek Family of Man Found Near Dam in Dullstroom
Police in Dullstroom are appealing to the public for assistance in locating the family of a man whose body was discovered near a railway line at Janson Dam, on a farm outside Dullstroom.
The body was found on Sunday, 28 December 2025, at approximately 12:30, after a fisherman’s wife, who was exploring the area, noticed a body lying face down and immediately alerted the authorities.
Police responded to the scene and were led to the location, where they found the decomposed body of an unidentified male near the railway line.
At the time of discovery, the deceased was wearing a blue T-shirt, black tracksuit trousers and white takkies. The man’s identity remains unknown.
Police are urging anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the deceased or in tracing his family to come forward.
Members of the public are requested to contact Detective Sergeant Mpho Sithole on 082 771 4334, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be submitted via the MySAPS App.
All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality, and callers may remain anonymous.
