Police are investigating the deaths of three women after their bodies were found inside a Ceres home.
According to reports, the women had carried coal into a home in Uitsig Street and hours later their bodies were found on Sunday.
Police confirmed an inquest docket was under investigation. Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk said: “Post-mortem(s) will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The investigations continue.”
Further details about the incident were not available on Wednesday.
DA constituency head in the Witzenberg Municipality, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, conveyed her condolences.
“I am deeply saddened and sorry to hear about the passing of the three women.
“It is indeed a tragic and devastating event, especially during this month. My thoughts and prayers are with the affected families, loved ones and community at large, as they navigate through this difficult time ...May their souls rest in eternal peace.”
Last month, the SANDF confirmed four officers had died in Orkney, North West, after they were believed to have made a fire inside the container they were in on a cold night.
The bodies of Lance Corporal LS Mbongwa, Private MS Manganyi, Private LRT Mpolokeng and Private MP Nzukela were found after they had been on duty as part of Operation Vala Umgodi, an operation that deals with illegal mining activities. In a statement, the SANDF said: “The deceased members were found inside a container structure which was used as a guard house for those on 24-hour duty on the morning of July 6, 2024, when the next shift was taking over the following day, upon opening the doors of the container.
“The SAPS was called in and upon inspection of the scene, all four had died, with their rifles on them and their personal items still with them.”
The district surgeon examined the bodies and confirmed there were no injuries.
A team from the Pretoria FSL Chemistry Unit also attended the scene and the preliminary findings were that the deaths of the members could have been caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Cape Times