Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
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.