CRIME SCENE: Wesbank, Malmesbury: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a 27-year-old suspect in connection with a mass shooting incident here.

The suspect was arrested on Monday, 13 July 2026, and is expected to appear in the Malmesbury Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, on charges relating to the shooting of nine people.

The police are investigating two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following the shooting during the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026.

The police are investigating two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following the incident in Wesbank during the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Police responded to the incident at approximately 04:40 in Godetia Street, where they found the bodies of a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Six adults and an infant were injured in the shooting and were admitted to hospital for medical treatment. The infant was subsequently transferred to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. The injured victims are in a stable condition, said SAPS.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that a group of people were outside a residence when unknown suspects opened fire on them. Evidence recovered at the scene suggests that more than one assailant may have been involved in the attack.

“The possibility that the incident may be gang-related is being investigated.

“In the wake of the incident, policing in the area has been reinforced to prevent further violence and any possible retaliatory attacks,” said SAPS.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App annonymously.