Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Victim shot multiple times on head and face
Tafelsig man gunned down
CRIME SCENE: Tafelsig, Cape Town: A 26-year-old man died in a hail of bullets as he was walking in the road on Saturday morning, 14 November 2026.
The incident occurred in Giant Castle Street, Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain at about 07:20, according to the South African Police Service.
Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, confirmed that the Mitchells Plain police responded to reports of the shooting and when they arrived at the scene they found the body of the 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds on his head and face.
“According to reports, the deceased was walking in Giant Castle Street when two unknown suspects came and fired multiple shots at him. A case of murder was opened for investigation and no arrests have been made at this stage,” said Gwala.
Victim shot in face after refusing killer's request
Man killed over cigarette
CRIME SCENE: Nooitgedaght, Cape Town: A killer first asked his victim for a cigarette before shooting him cold blood in the face.
This horrific scene transpired at about 22:05 on Friday 13, November 2026 in a passage between Robert Sobukwe and Marlin Road, Nooitgedaght.
Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said Bishop Lavis police opened a case of murder after the shooting incident.
“According to reports a 38-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded by an unknown suspect who asked for a cigarette.
“When the deceased refused, he shot him in the face and fled. At this stage, no arrest has been made,” said Gwala.
Councillor calls for info as two more shot dead
‘Terrifying night of shooting’
CRIME SCENE: Lavender Hill/Hillview, Cape Town: The ward councillor has called on the community to come forward with information after a wave of gun violence which has the community in a grip of fear.
In the latest incidents a 17-year-old boy was killed on Friday night, 13 November 2026 and a man was killed in Hillview on Saturday morning, 14 November 2026.
Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, confirmed that Steenberg police opened a case of murder following the shooting which claimed the life of the 17-year-old in St Ambrose Street, Lavender Hill at about 18:40.
Gwala said according to reports, the deceased was walking in the road when two vehicles approached him and fired multiple shots, fatally wounding him.
He said the motive for the attack is the subject of police investigation.
Ward councillor, Mandy Marr, said she was at the scene of the “devastating” shooting in Hillview Avenue, Hillview on Saturday morning “where an innocent man” lost his life.
“My heart is heavy after a terrifying night of continuous shooting and multiple incidents across Seawinds, Hillview and Overcome Heights.
“This morning’s victim was not a gangster, but the beloved son of aunty Cheryl, one of our dedicated community leaders, who was just leaving for work.
“This relentless, senseless violence is heartbreaking, and my deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with Aunty Cheryl, her family and all of you, as our community endures another night of terror and another tragic loss.
“SAPS has asked me for information regarding these incidents, and despite putting out a call to the community, not a single person has contacted me yet. I understand that we are all fearing for our lives, especially after a night like last night, and that fear is very real.
“However, the only way we are going to defeat gangsterism in Ward 45 is by standing together and taking a stand.
“I have full confidence in our new Vispol Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Meyer, and I am appealing to anyone who saw or heard anything last night or this morning to please reach out to me with any information you may have.
“Please be assured that anything you share with me will remain 100% anonymous,” said Marr.
Shooters fire multiple shots, flee in VW Polo
Two gunned down in drive-by
CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: Two men were brutally gunned down in the early hours of Saturday morning, 14 November 2026.
Steenberg police attended the shooting incident in Retreat Road at about 01:30.
“On arrival, they found the bodies of two men aged 22 and 30-years with multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. They were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” said Constable Ndakhe Gwala of the Western Cape police media office.
He continued: “According to reports, they were shot by suspects in a white VW Polo while walking in the road. Police registered two counts of murder for investigation.