Friday, June 26th, 2026
Two dead, 3 injured in Tavern attack
Three in court for mass shooting
NATIONAL: An intensive investigation by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) has led to the arrest of three suspects who are expected to appear before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged mass shooting at a tavern in Kanana.
The suspects, aged between 27 and 32-years, were arrested on Thursday, 25 June 2026, following investigations into an incident that allegedly occurred at a local tavern in Kanana on Friday, 01 May 2026.
It is alleged that the three suspects entered the tavern armed with firearms and opened fire on patrons without any apparent provocation. Two people succumbed to their injuries, while five others sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The Provincial Anti-Gang Investigation Unit, working in collaboration with Kanana Detectives and other specialised units, conducted an extensive investigation that allegedly linked the suspects to the incident.
The trio have been charged with two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder. They are expected to appear before the Orkney Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 26 June 2026.
Polisie ondersoek moordsaak
Man in sy kar geskiet
MISDAADTONEEL: Ravensmead, Kaapstad: Man is Vrydagoggend, 26 Junie 2026 in sy voertuig in 35ste Laan doodgeskiet.
Sersant Wesley Twigg, ‘n skakelbeampte vir die Wes-Kaapse polisie, het gesê die Ravensmead-polisie het ‘n moordsaak geregistreer na die skietvoorval omstreeks 06:30, wat die lewe van ‘n 38-jarige man geëis het.
“Polisielede het die slagoffer met skietwonde aan sy liggaam gevind het. Die slagoffer is deur lede van die publiek in sy voertuig gevind en is op die toneel deur mediese personeel as dood verklaar.
“Die omstandighede rondom die voorval word ondersoek en geen arrestasies is nog gemaak nie,” het Twigg gesê.
Police open murder case
Man shot inside his car
CRIME SCENE: Ravensmead, Cape Town: Man was shot and killed inside his car in 35th Avenue on Friday morning, 26 June 2026.
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said Ravensmead police registered a murder case following the shooting incident at about 06:30, which claimed the life of a 38-year-old man.
“Police members attended to the crime scene where they found the victim with gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was found inside his vehicle by members of the public and 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.
Anyone with any information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.