Police investigate death of woman near post office

A 50-year-old unidentified woman was found dead near the Post Office, after police were called to the scene, in Grassy Park, on Thursday June 5, at approximately 7.20am.

Sergeant Aldridge Isaacs, spokesperson for Grassy Park SAPS, said: “The female was lying on a mattress on the pavement, under a blanket. The cause of death is currently unknown, and no foul play is suspected.”

Witnesses told the police that nobody knew her.

"She only came there to drink and last night slept there and passed on. Further investigation is ongoing,” said Sergeant Isaacs.