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Jackalas No1 granny 'hangs self' with headscarf

Tragedy struck the close-knit community of Jackalas No1 on Thursday after a 60-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide, by hanging herself with her headscarf.

According to Tshesebe Police acting station commander, Motlhokomedi Ponyane her granddaughter and neighbours discovered her lifeless body.

He said they received the report of the tragic incident at midnight from the deceased's family.

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