The body of a man was found this morning lying next to the N12 in Simunye in Westonaria.
ER24 paramedics received the emergency call from the local authorities.
Upon arrival, paramedics found the body of the man lying a short distance away from the road.
Paramedics assessed the man and found that he had sustained numerous, fatal stab wounds. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the man and he was declared dead on the scene.
It was evident to paramedics that the man had been dead for some time.
The cause of this incident is not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.