Summerstrand couple found murdered

The bodies of an elderly couple were found in their Summerstrand home on Monday morning, with axe wounds to the head.

Andre and Lydia Saaiman – believed to be in their 70s – were murdered some time between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.

Police spokesman Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said the handyman arrived at the Rustica Lodge complex in Scott Street, found that the Saaimans’ home had been ransacked and contacted their daughter.

The daughter arrived at the scene and contacted police who, upon breaking down the door, found the couple murdered.

Police are on the scene.

JUST IN: Two people have been found murdered in their Summerstrand home. Police are on the scene.

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