Cape Town Crime
22-year-old wounded in same incident
Teenager killed in shooting
CRIME SCENE: Lotus River, Cape Town: A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed in Lotus River on Wednesday morning, 27 May 2026.
According to Sergeant Wesley Twigg of the Western Cape Police media centre, Grassy Park police responded to a complaint of a shooting at 09:50, in Simon Road, Lotus River.
“When they arrived at the scene, they found the 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his chest and a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his stomach. Both victims were transported to hospital by medical personnel,” said Twigg.
The boy later died in hospital because of the gunshot wound. Police are investigating murder and attempted murder cases.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.
Polisie opsoek na skieters in Stellenbosch
Vyf sterf ná bloedige aand
MISDAADTONEEL: Khayamandi, Stellenbosch: Speurders van die eenheid teen ernstige geweldsmisdaad in Wes-Kaap het soek verdagtes agter verskeie skietvoorvalle in Khayamandi Vrydagaand 22 Mei 2026 en Saterdag. Sewe mense is dood in die vyf voorvalle.
Volgens amptelike polisieverslae het een voorval in Mgabadeli plaasgevind waar drie mans ‘n 46-jarige man doodgeskiet en daarna gevlug het.
In Thubelisha is twee mans van 27 en 32-jaar-oud ook omstreeks 21:00 deur gewapende mans geskiet is.
Die polisie het 10 minute later die liggame van ‘n 27-jarige man en ‘n vrou van 26-jaar in ‘n plakkershut in Firestraat met skietwonde ontdek.
Intussen is polisie op patrollie vertel van ‘n ander voorval in Luyolo-straat waar hulle die liggaam van ‘n 33-jarige man met skietwonde tussen die plakkersshutte ontdek het.
In die vroeë oggendure van Saterdag is die polisie na 7de-laan uitgeroep waar die liggaam van ‘n 37-jarige man ook met skietwonde ontdek is.
Die motief vir die skietvoorvalle en of die voorvalle met mekaar verband hou, word ondersoek. Geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie.
Stellenbosch rocked by shooting spree
Manhunt after five people murdered
CRIME SCENE: Khayamandi, Stellenbosch: Provincial serious violent crime detectives have launched a manhunt for suspects believed to be behind several shooting incidents in Khayamandi on Friday evening, 22 May 2026 and one on Saturday.
The five incidents left seven people dead.
Official police reports indicate that one incident occurred in Mgabadeli where a 46-year-old man was shot and killed after he returned from work, allegedly by three gunmen who fled thereafter.
In Thubelisha, two males aged 27 and 32 were also shot by yet-to-be identified gunmen at approximately 21:00.
Meanwhile in Fire Street, police discovered the bodies of a 27-year-old man and a woman aged 26 in a shack with gunshot wounds at 21:10.
Police on patrol were flagged down and alerted to another incident in Luyolo Street between the shacks where they discovered the body of a 33-year-old man with gunshot wounds.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, police were called out to 7th Avenue where the body of a 37-year-old man was also discovered with gunshot wounds.
The motive for the shooting incidents is the subject of the police. The detectives are also probing whether the incidents are linked. No arrests have been made.
Plea to parents to help combat problem
School battles substance abuse
A Cape Town school has made a desperate plea to parents to help it in its battle against substance abuse among learners.
A letter, signed by the principal and two deputies, was issued to parents but quickly made its way to social media.
The letter states that the number of learners arriving at school under the influence of substances such as “dagga”, has become increasingly concerning and many children do not recognise it as a harmful drug.
It continues: “In most cases, these learners display poor behaviour, disrupt teaching and learning, and struggle to focus academically. Another worrying trend is that girls are being asked to keep or hide illegal substances on behalf of boys.
“Parents are reminded, that possession of illegal substances is a serious offence and places all learners at risk.”
The letter reminded parents that schools have the right, in terms of the South African Schools Act, “to conduct random searches and drug testing where there is reasonable suspicion or as part of maintaining a safe and disciplined school environment.
“What has become even more alarming is the increasing number of Grade 8 and 9 learners found in possession of vaping apparatus during random searches.”
It appealed to parents to work closely with the school.
“We need the support and cooperation of every parent to protect our learners and create a safe environment where teaching and learning can take place effectively,” the letter states.
A spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department (WCED), Millicent Merton, said, as mentioned in the school’s letter to parents, parental support is vital in addressing issues like substance abuse.
“Schools are public spaces and, in terms of law, the National Minister of Basic Education declared all public schools as drug- and dangerous weapon free zones.
“Schools’ codes of conduct are also very clear on this and can include cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.
“The Western Cape Provincial School Education Act, allow random search and seizure and testing for the use of illegal drugs if there is suspicion that it is being taken/used/distributed on the school premises. As the WCED, we will continue to implement programmes that assist in addressing school safety,” said Merton
The WCED are also working together with other departments in the Western Cape Government to try and address the complex social issues that give rise to young people getting involved in gangs or anti-social behaviour.
The school’s letter also addressed issues such as bullying and the cellphone policy.
Police urge public to come forward with info
Man stabbed to death in Lavender Hill
CRIME SCENE: Lavender Hill, Cape Town: A 27-year-old man was stabbed to death in Lavender Hill on Friday morning, 22 May 2026.
Sergeant Wesley Twigg of the Western Cape police media office said Steenberg police registered a murder case for investigation following the stabbing incident at about 07:00, on the corner of Urfield and Epsten Roads.
Twigg said police members attended to the crime scene where they found the victim with a stab wound to his body.
“He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and arrests are yet to be made.”
Anyone with any information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.
Drugs, ammo found in black bag
K9 Bunny follows in Virus’ paws
CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: The Metro Police’s K9 Unit struck again on Thursday, 21 May 2026 in Bellville where they confiscated Mandrax tablets with a street value of more than R130 000.
JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security, said on Facebook officers received a tip-off just before midday about drugs allegedly being stored at the Tienie Meyer Bypass informal settlement.
They made their way to the premises where the occupant granted permission to conduct a search.
“Officers initially discovered four Mandrax tablets, but decided to call in their K9 colleagues who conducted a sweep. It wasn’t long before K9 ‘Bunny’ led its handler to a black bag hidden behind a cupboard.
“In it was nearly 3 000 Mandrax tablets with a street value of more than R130 000, 14 rounds of ammunition, a stolen cellphone and more than R5 000 in cash,” said Smith.
A 34-year-old suspect was arrested and detained at Bellville SAPS for further investigation.
Crime Scene Report reported a week ago K9 ‘Virus’ uncovered a drug stash in a parked car at Parksig Villas, in Bellville, with an estimated street value of more than R2,7-million.
People heard one gunshot the night before
Man’s body found in bush
CRIME SCENE: Atlantis, Cape Town: A 21-year-old man has been shot in his face and dumped in the bush.
According to Sergeant Wesley Twigg of the Western Cape police media office, Atlantis police responded to a complaint of a deceased person laying in the bush in the Old Mamre/Darling Road, on Tuesday morning , 19 May 2026, at about 07:45.
“Upon arrival on the scene they found a 21-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to his face. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made,” said Twigg.
A murder case has been opened.
Initial reports stated that neighbours heard a gunshot just before 22:00 on Monday night 18 May 2026, and came across the body on Wednesday morning.
Anyone with any information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.
Killers flee in white vehicle
Panel beat boss murdered inside shop
CRIME SCENE: Strand, Cape Town: The owner of a panel beat workshop in the Strand, was brutally shot in cold blood inside his business on Wednesday evening, 20 May 2026.
Reports indicate that the 40-year-old Ben Zandamela, owner of Ben Panel Beaters, and his employees were busy working around 18:00.
Thembakazi Mpendukana of the Western Cape police media office said two unknown males entered the premises and started shooting at the victim.
“Strand SAPS members responded to a complaint regarding a shooting incident that occurred at the panel beat shop in Smith Street, Strand. He was declared deceased on the scene, and no other injuries were reported,” said Mpendukana.
According to reports both suspects have been described as African males. Following the shooting, they fled in a white vehicle that had been waiting outside.
Zandamela is originally from Mozambique.
A murder case was opened for further investigation, and no arrest has been made yet, said Mpendukana.
Twee stap by werkswinkel in, begin skiet
Besigheidsman koelbloedig vermoor
MISDAADTONEEL: Strand, Kaapstad: Die eienaar van ‘n paneelklop-besgheid in die Strand is Woensdagaand, 20 Mei 2026 koelbloedig doodgeskiet.
Volgens berigte was die 40-jarige Ben Zandamela, eienaar van Ben Panel Beaters, en sy werknemers omstreeks 18:00 binne die werkswinkel besig om te werk.
Thembakazi Mpendukana van die Wes-Kaapse polisie se media kantoor sê twee onbekende mans het die perseel binnegegaan en op die slagoffer geskiet.
“Strand SAPD-lede het gereageer op ‘n klag rakende ‘n skietvoorval by die paneelklop-werkswinkel in Smith-straat, Strand. Hy is op die toneel dood verklaar, en geen ander beserings is aangemeld nie,” het Mpendukana gesê.
Volgens berigte is beide verdagtes as African-mans beskryf. Na die skietery het hulle in ‘n wit voertuig gevlug wat buite gewag het.
Zandamela is oorspronklik van Mosambiek.
‘n Moordsaak is vir verdere ondersoek geopen, en geen arrestasie is nog gemaak nie, het Mpendukana gesê.
Man (50) killed, child injured in Wallacedene
Four shot inside house
CRIME SCENE: Wallacedene, Cape Town: In another mass shooting incident within five days in the Western Cape, four people were shot inside their home on Wednesday evening, 20 May 2026,
One man was killed and three others, including a five-year-old child, was injured in the incident which occurred at about 19:35, in Mfeketho Street, Wallacedene.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, an investigation has been opened following the fatal shooting of a 50-year-old man, while a 30-year-old man, 25-year-old woman and a five-year-old child were wounded.
“Kraaifontein police were called to the crime scene where they found the victims with gunshot wounds to their bodies. The 50-year-old was declared deceased on the scene, while the other three were transported to hospital in a private vehicle.
“According to reports two unknown suspects entered the premises and opened fire on the victims before fleeing the scene. The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation.
“Murder and attempted murder cases were registered for investigation,” said Twigg
Anyone with any information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.