Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Suspects opened fire on group in Parkwood
‘Help solve triple murder’
CRIME SCENE: Parkwood, Cape Town: Detectives of the Anti-Gang Unit are seeking the assistance of the public with their investigation into a triple murder case, which occurred in May 2025, in Kiewiet Road, Parkwood.
On 18 May 2025, unknown suspects in a white vehicle drove up to a group while they were standing in front of a residence and opened fire on them before fleeing the scene. Three males were declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
According to the police the investigating officer followed up on all leads in a bid to make a breakthrough in the case, without any success.
Anyone with any information about the shooting incident or who can assist with the investigation is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer David Mmola, on 071 673 1364 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information shared by the public through reporting channels is treated with strict confidentiality.
Public urged not to make untruthful criminal cases
Man nabbed over ‘hijacking’ claim
CRIME SCENE: Kimberley, Northern Cape: A 44‑year‑old man has been arrested for perjury after allegedly filing a false hijacking report with the police.
On Thursday, 10 September 2026, the man claimed that his vehicle had been taken by four armed suspects. The case was assigned to Detective Warrant Officer Anthony Rheeder of the Kimberley Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU).
During the investigation, Rheeder discovered that the vehicle had in fact been repossessed by the Sheriff of the Court after the suspect failed to meet his monthly financial obligations to the bank.
Further inquiries revealed that the man had allegedly refused to cooperate with the Sheriff’s office and instead reported the false hijacking to the Kimberley police.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has cautioned the public against opening false criminal cases, stressing that such actions waste valuable police and judicial resources.
“Every false report not only diverts investigators from genuine cases but also compromises the effective administration of justice,” SAPS said in a statement.