The body of a man was found in overgrown vegetation in an area locally known as New Houses in Oakford - KZN this morning (Tuesday). 

 

Residents made the discovery and contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance at approximately 08:01. Reaction Officers and RUSA Paramedics were immediately dispatched and on arrival found the man in overgrown grass next to the road. His clothes were blood soaked. He sustained a penetrating wound to his head. A pool of blood was discovered on road approximately 15 metres away (picture 3). 

 

His identity has not been established at this stage.