Table View police found the body of a man while doing a routine patrol in Site 5 in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The dead man, believed to be in his early 20s, was in a lane near an entrance to the settlement, say police.
“The deceased had numerous injuries all over his body,” said Table View police spokeswoman, Captain Adriana Chandler.
The man was barefoot and dressed in blue jeans and a black tracksuit top.
Anyone with information can call Detective Sergeant Sia Mgaju at Table View police station at 021 521 3320 or anonymously at Crime Stop on 08600 10111.