A 12-year-old boy's body was discovered at a local train station on Friday.

 Authorities  busy investigating in the Western Cape in the circumstances around the murder of a boy in Bonteheuwel. The 12-year-old's body was discovered at the local train station on Friday, his hands and feet had been bound.

The victim's name has not yet been named, but it’s understood he was a grade five pupil at Bramble Way Primary School.

Bonteheuwel ward councillor Angus McKenzie says the child was last seen playing in the road.

“Despite efforts by the community to put a stop to this, the number of kids dying is alarming and should be a warning to everyone.”