CRIME SCENE: Bo-Kaap, Cape Town: A man died in a drive-by shooting here on Wednesday night, 5 August 2026.

Thembakazi Mpendukana, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape Police, said the incident occurred in  Voetboog Street, Bo-Kaap at about 20:30.

“According to bystanders, unknown suspects who were in a red Polo Vivo shot at the man and fled the scene. The 35-year-old male victim was declared deceased at the crime scene by medical personnel. 

“A murder case has been opened at Cape Town Central police station and no arrest has been made yet,” Mpendukana.

Anyone with information that might help the police with the investigation is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or utilize the MySAPS App to report it anonymously.