DNA tests have confirmed that the decomposed body discovered in the Silvermine Nature Reserve belongs to Alistair Stanbull, a missing City of Cape Town employee.
While police have not yet confirmed if they are investigating a murder case amid suspicions of foul play, Stanbull’s former employer has verified that the DNA tests were completed and that he was laid to rest several weeks ago.
The State alleged that employees of a construction company, including its directors, provided false invoices to the City and misrepresented some work as completed. Stanbull allegedly authorised these invoices despite knowing the work was unfinished. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi stated that an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of death, and an inquest docket was opened for further investigation.
During the fraud case’s last court appearance in June, the prosecutor explained Stanbull’s absence. Alongside Stanbull’s colleague Adam Majiet, five individuals from Ilitha Painters and Decorators faced charges of fraud, attempted forgery and unlawfully interfering with the City’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
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