Two people have been charged with murder following the discovery of a burnt body on the back of a burnt vehicle in Melkbosstrand, two Mondays ago. This follows shortly after the disappearance of Malcolm Pather from Bothasig, who was last seen on Sunday, 13 July, leaving his home in a blue BMW 1 Series.

Two people are charged with murder following the discovery of a burnt body

The car was later found, but there was no sign of him. The burnt body was discovered the morning after he was reported missing (14 July). Officers, while following up on information, arrested a woman about 2 weeks after the burnt body was found.

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A woman was arrested 2 weeks ago

She ended up in the hospital after trying to commit suicide. Earlier this week (this Monday), officers arrested the second suspect, a man at the Cape Town Magistrates Court. It’s not clear when they will appear again in court on a charge of murder.

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Missing Children South Africa, earlier this week, in a post, expressed its sadness, saying that Pather has been found deceased.

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