CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: The manhunt for the killers of four men at the Bellville taxi rank continued on Monday, 9 November 2026.

The investigation into the murders is being led by Provincial Taxi Violence Unit detectives.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) four men were killed, while another man and a child sustained injuries in the incident on Saturday evening, 7 November 2026.

“Official police reports from the scene indicate that the victims were at the long distance side of the taxi rank at approximately 21:00 when four gunmen travelling in two vehicles emerged. The suspects fired multiple shots at the victims.

“A firearm linked to a taxi driver was confiscated by police,” said SAPS.