CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: The first day of June brought blood and tragedy to Hanover Park.

Three people were shot in Johndown Road, on Moonday morning, 1 June 2026.  

According to Constable Ndakhe Gwalao of the Western Cape police media office, Philippi police responded to a complaint from a hospital and upon arrival, they were informed about three victims of a shooting.

“According to reports, the victims sustained gunshot wounds at Johndown, Hanover Park. One of them managed to drive to the hospital, but man and a woman succumbed to their injuries and were declared dead upon arrival.

“Police registered two counts of murder and an attempted murder case. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrest has been made yet,” said Gwalao.