Gauteng Man Dies After Allegedly Being Locked in Heidelberg Supermarket Cold Room

May 20, 2024, 12:59 PM

A man has died after allegedly being locked in a supermarket cold room overnight in Ratanda, Heidelberg, south of Johannesburg, Gauteng. Initial reports mistakenly identified the victim as a 13-year-old boy who had stolen chocolate. The victim's sister stated that no arrests have been made due to a lack of evidence, and authorities are awaiting an autopsy report. Shoprite is cooperating with the police in the investigation. eNCA's Theodor Mashele is covering the story.