BODY OF EVIDENCE

Deceased found in Philippi is believed to be kidnapped Cape sakeman Roger Brijlal

- BY MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

MISSING: Cape Town business owner, Roger Brijlal, was taken

A BODY suspected to be that of the kidnapped businessman, Roger Brijlal, who was taken near his Milnerton home almost two weeks ago, was found on Tuesday.

According to Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the remains were found on 16 September but were later traced to the mortuary in Salt River.

He further stated the body had not yet been identified.

Twigg said: “Kindly be advised that Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating a kidnapping case, registered at Milnerton SAPS on 9 September 2025, involving a 59-year-old male. On Tuesday, detectives traced the body of an as-yet-unidentified man to the Salt River mortuary.