Body believed to be that of missing businessman found

THE 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.

- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

CAPE Town businessman, Roger Brijlal.

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

He further stated the body had not yet been identified.

“Kindly be advised that the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation, Anti-Kidnapping task team are investigating a kidnapping case, registered at Milnerton SAPS on September 9, involving a 59-year-old male. On Tuesday, detectives traced the body of an as-yet-unidentified man to the Salt River mortuary,’ Twigg said.

Brijlal, a prominent business owner, was last seen on the morning of September 9 when he left for work.