Corpse rumour almost ruins MP

Vuyelwa Sibindi .
LOOK, ita��s a corpse, ita��s a dead chicken and there goes the police on a wild goose chase!

Silobela Member of the House of Assembly Mthokozisi Mpofu says his reputation is in tatters after a rumour that a human corpse was found at a water reservoir at his homestead spread.

The reservoir is used to supply water to nearby villagers and the idea of drinking or using water from a well that had a dead body sent chills down peoplea��s spines.

The police heard about the rumour and in no time, the MPs homestead resembled a crime scene from a Hollywood movie.

a�?The police who came to investigate the matter found a dead chicken,a�? he said.

The rumour gained traction because the water had become smelly and some could even see bits of meaty particles after drawing it.

a�?Villagers were speculating that it could have been perhaps the body of a child who could have fallen inside while playing,a�? said Mpofu.

Mpofu who will seek re-election next year said the issue would not affect him but it was in bad taste.

Acting Midlands police spokesperson Ethel Mukwende was not available for comment.