The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for policy changes to bring about change to the country's current Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) policies of the ANC.
On Monday, the party slammed the current policies, which it said only benefitted a few politically-connected individuals.
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Residents of Heidedal, Bloemfontein, were left shocked after the discovery of a decomposed female torso and legs found floating in the flooded basement of a dilapidated nightclub in the area.
The remains were reportedly discovered on Friday afternoon by two children playing near the nightclub, who noticed what appeared to be a body floating in the basement.
They immediately informed nearby adults, who alerted the police.
According to traumatised residents, the abandoned building has been a source of concern for years, with claims that several unidentified bodies were previously discovered inside.
One community member, who asked not to be named, said the building had become a hideout for homeless people and criminals since its closure.
“We don’t know how many people have been killed and dumped in that basement. It is frightening to think our children play around there, not knowing what they might discover or whether they could become victims themselves. I plead with the authorities to demolish the building,” the resident said.
Police spokesperson Sergeant Mahlomola Kareli said the Bloemfontein Diving and Rescue Unit was dispatched to assist in recovering the remains due to the challenging conditions at the scene. He confirmed that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, consisting only of a torso and legs.
“The victim was wearing multi-coloured leggings and a single Soviet sneaker on her left foot. An inquest has been opened, and a thorough investigation is underway,” Kareli said.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that could assist in identifying the deceased to contact Captain Wilson at the Heidedal police station on 082 553 6307.
