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Palapye teacher found dead in suspected suicide

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Suicide

A 38-year-old man, who worked as a teacher at one of the local primary schools, was found dead in what police suspect is a suicide incident in Extension 10 on Saturday.

The deceased was reportedly at home with his family before they woke up to discover his body hanging from a tree behind their yard. Witnesses immediately alerted the police.

Confirming the incident, Palapye Police Station Assistant Commander, Assistant Superintendent Goletwa Kethamile, said officers rushed to the scene after receiving the report and transported the man to Palapye Primary Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival by doctors.

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