CRIME SCENE: Allanridge, Free State: An elderly woman has been brutally murdered inside her own home and left naked on her bed.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) are investigating the murder of the  61-year-old woman who was found motionless, with her hands and feet tied with a rope, at her home in Nyakallong, Allanridge.

Allanridge police received a complaint at about 12:00 on Monday, 7 September 2026 when the woman’s daughter and colleagues could not get hold of her. 

“Colleagues became concerned when she failed to report for work. They immediately informed her daughter, who then sought help from the police.

“Police immediately went to investigate and upon gaining entry into the house, police discovered the woman lying motionless on the bed in the bedroom, unclothed. Her hands and feet were tied with a rope.

“The motive for the murder is unclear at this stage. Investigations are underway,” said SAPS.

Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator(s) to come forward. Sergeant Tshidiso Mabaso of the Allanridge Detectives can be contacted on 082 466 8193.

Alternatively, contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or send an anonymous tip-off through the MySAPS-App. Information will be treated with strict confidentiality.