The naked body of a woman was discovered in bushes near Malibu Village in Eerste River.
The body was reportedly found by a man who went to relieve himself in the bushes.
The frightened man flagged Kleinvlei police members who attended the scene on Saturday morning.
A police source says the kaal woman was lying on her stomach.
It is believed that the unidentified vrou was killed elsewhere and her body was dumped there on Friday night.
“She had burn wounds which could have been caused by the boiling water or oil and a small bloody mark on her forehead, the blood was dry,” the source says.
“It is unclear what actually happened to her because the bush is not where she was killed.”
On the gravel road drag marks could be seen which led to the body.
The woman was found hidden among trees and thick bushes.
The police inspected a blue bag with something mushy and bloody, which they thought could be a clue.
SAPS’ Noloyiso Rwexana confirms: “A murder case has been opened for investigation after a body of a woman in her forties was found in Blueberry Street, Eerste River.
“According to reports police were patrolling when they were stopped by a person who told them about a body in the bushes,” she adds.
“Police went to the bushes and found the deceased with head injuries.
“Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and the motive. No one has been arrested yet.”