Thursday, November 5th, 2026
Police find body with multiple stab wounds
Man fatally stabbed in Bo-Kaap
CRIME SCENE: Cape Town Central: A man has been fatally stabbed in the Bo-Kaap, reportedly near the Kraal Informal Settlement.
This brutal murder happened on Wednesday night, 4 November at 21:05.
According to the Commander of the Western Cape police media centre, Lieutenant Colonel FC Van Wyk, Cape Town Central police received a complaint of an unknown man who was stabbed and lying in front of a premises in Hout Street.
“When the members arrived at the scene they found the body of an unidentified male, who sustained multiple stab wounds to the body. He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
“Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and a murder case has been opened,” said Van Wyk.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information via the MySAPS-App.
Man killed, woman injured in morning shooting
Two shot near taxi rank
CRIME SCENE: Wynberg, Cape Town: There were chaotic scenes near the taxi rank here early on Thursday morning, 5 November 2026 when two people were shot.
The Commander of the Western Cape police media centre, Lieutenant Colonel FC Van Wyk, said the shooting happened at about 05:20 at the corner of Broad and Brisbane Roads, Wynberg.
“A 32-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded and a female injured and taken to hospital for treatment. Wynberg police registered a murder and an attempted murder case for investigation,” said Van Wyk.
Anyone with information about the incident is requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.