Police are investigating after discovering the body of an e-hailing driver in a car in Jaberhon Street, in Highbury, Kuils River on Thursday morning.
According to SAPS spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk, police responded after a complaint that there was a silver Nissan parked behind a Shell petrol station in Jaberhon Street for two days.
Upon investigation, police discovered the vehicle doors open and found the body of a deceased male on the back of the seat, covered with tree branches.
Circumstances that lead to his death are unclear, and crime scene experts are investigating. A murder case has been opened.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Detective Sergeant M Mfubesi on 021 900 5500 or 0731247487 alternatively Crime Stop on 08600 10111.