On Thursday June 28 at about 1pm, Mitchell’s Plain police were alerted to a body that was found on a hillside in Wespoort Road, Westridge.
The body of a man was found lying under a bush wrapped in a duvet and appeared to be in an advanced state of decomposition.
The dead man is estimated to be between 50 and 60 years old and was wearing black shoes and cream pants. A black jacket was found near the body.
Police have opened an inquest docket for further investigation.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Detective Constable Jonathan Jacobs at 064 479 3038.