The police in Pofadder in the Northern Cape are investigating the murder and possible house robbery after a 40-year-old businessman was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has since been identified by the Freedom Front Plus as the 40-year-old Hotelier Leon Brits.
Brits was stabbed to death, allegedly over a labour dispute.
Police Spokesperson Brigadier Mohale Ramatseba says details are sketchy at this point but several leads are being followed up.
Brits was the owner of the Pofadder Hotel.