CRIME SCENE: Kayamandi, Stellenbosch: Four people have been shot dead and four injured in a mass shooting incident.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said two of the wounded were police officers.

Detectives attached to the Western Cape Serious and Violent Crime Unit are investigating the  shooting which happened in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch on Sunday evening, 26 July 2026.

SAPs said the Stellenbosch police responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 17:35 in 7th Avenue  where they found an unidentified man who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

“While attending to the crime scene, the members heard further gunfire in the vicinity and immediately responded. As they approached the area, they encountered armed suspects who opened fire on them. The members returned fire, forcing the suspects to flee the scene.

“During the incident, two SAPS members and two members of the public, a man and a woman, sustained gunshot injuries and were transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

“Four unidentified men were found with fatal gunshot wounds. A 9mm firearm was recovered at one of the crime scenes and has been seized for forensic analysis. Crime scene experts worked through the night processing the scenes and collecting evidence to assist the investigation,” said SAPS.

Acting Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Major General Luyanda Damoyi, strongly condemned the brazen attack, describing the violence as unacceptable.

“We will utilise every available resource to identify and apprehend those responsible. Those who attack police officers and terrorise our communities will face the full might of the law,” said Damoyi.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or provide information anonymously via the MySAPS-App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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