Bloemfontein – Police have opened an inquest after the body of a man identified as Siyabonga Boqwana was discovered in water in the basement of the old Post Office building in Bloemfontein’s central business district (CBD).
According to a statement issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS), the body was discovered on Monday, 26 October 2026, at the building in Yoxall Street.
“On Monday, 26 October 2026, at about 09:45, Sergeant Litsoane of Parkweg Detectives received information from Warrant Officer Swanepoel of the K9 Unit regarding an inquest scene at the old Post Bank building in Yoxall Street, CBD,” the statement said.
Upon arriving at the scene, Warrant Officer Swanepoel pointed out the body of an unidentified African man wearing a green T-shirt, black shorts and black safety boots.
The deceased was later positively identified as Boqwana by his girlfriend, Michela Jansen.
Police said all relevant role-players attended the scene, while a post-mortem examination would be conducted to establish the cause of death.
“The case is under investigation,” SAPS said.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding Boqwana’s death have been released.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
