CRIME SCENE: Knysna, Southern Cape: The police have arrested two men for a double murder in this popular holiday town.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Monday, 6 July 2026 at about 06:00 two men were dragged from a shack near Mbetane Street, Khayalethu in Knysna.

SAPS said the pair was taken to Bongani, Knysna where they were assaulted. Both victims, aged 33 and 44-years-old sustained serious injuries and were transported Knysna Provincial Hospital, where both later died.

The suspects aged 33 and 42-years were arrested on Thursday, 9 July 2026 and were expected to make their first court appearance in the Knysna Magistrates court on Friday, 10 July 2026.

The suspects, remains in police custody and are each facing two counts of murder and kidnapping. SAPS said the investigation into the matter continues and more suspects could be arrested.