Three men accused of kidnapping a man and dumping his body along Baden Powell Drive were expected to appear in court today.
The discovery near Strandfontein Pavilion comes amid long-standing requests for better lighting along the notorious coastal road which has become a hotspot for the disposal of bodies by criminals.
On Saturday afternoon, cops were seen cordoning off the scene where the man’s body was found dumped in the thick bushes.
This is just metres from the site where the decapitated body of a woman was found a few years ago.
Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the case is being investigated by Harare police.
“Harare police are investigating a kidnapping and murder case after the body of an adult male was found on Baden Powell in Strandfontein.
“A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Three males, aged between 26 and 28, were arrested and are due to appear in court soon on the mentioned charges.
“A fourth suspect and his vehicle are still being looked for.”
This is the second death recorded at this site since the City of Cape Town revealed they will not be installing lights along the dark road.
Sandy Schuter of the Community Police Forum explained: “We are sad at yet another loss of a life on the Cape Flats.
“Baden Powell has been a sore point for the Strandfontein CPF and Abie Isaacs from the Cape Flats Safety Forum because we have exhausted all avenues to convince the City of Cape Town to reconsider their stance. It’s a life and death matter.”