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Revelers shot while partying at two venues, 26 wounded
Two mass shootings claim 28 lives
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) have yet to make an arrest in two mass shooting incidents that rocked the country within hours.
Lwandle, Strand: Ten people were shot and killed inside an entertainment venue during the early hours of Sunday morning, 27 September 2026.
Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lt General Sizakhele Dyantyi, has established a multi-disciplinary team led by serious violent crime detectives to find and bring to justice those responsible for the shooting.
Official police reports indicate that gunmen entered the entertainment place that also sells shisanyama (braai meat) at approximately 01:46 and shot at patrons.
“Five people died on the scene and five in hospital, while 11 are receiving medical treatment after being wounded. Lwandle police have opened murder and attempted murder cases,” said SAPS.
Wedela, West Rand: Hours earlier, at about 21:30 on Saturday, 26 September 2026, 17 people were killed and 15 wounded during a shooting at a tavern in Extension 3, Wedela, West Rand District. One of the wounded died on Monday, 28 September 2026, bringing the total number of deaths to 18.
According to SAPS, patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when eight suspects, reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, arrived and opened fire on those outside.
“The suspects then entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside. They allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing the scene in two unidentified motor vehicles. Two vehicles were also set alight during the incident.
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Anyone with information that may assist both investigations is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS-App.
Enraged perpetrator stabbed man he knows to death
15 years in jail over cigarette money
FROM THE COURTS: A murderer, who stabbed his victim over cigarette money, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars.
The successful conviction and sentence of 36-year-old Brian Klaase was all due to the diligent and meticulous investigation by Warrant Officer Elridge Losper, formerly attached to the Vioolsdrift Detectives.
Klaase was this week sentenced in Springbok Regional Court for the murder of 25-year-old Reagan Austin Losper.
The court heard the accused and deceased knew each other and both resided in Vioolsdrift, near the Namibian border. On 27 April 2024, an argument ensued near a shop in Vioolsdrift after the accused demanded money he had given the deceased to purchase cigarettes.
Evidence before the court indicated when the deceased said he had no money, the accused became enraged, produced a knife and repeatedly stabbed him.
The deceased attempted to defend himself and fled towards the police station. He collapsed on the N7 National Road and succumbed to his injuries.
He was declared dead at the scene, with a fatal stab wound to the neck.
Through professional and thorough investigative work, Losper ensured that crucial evidence was secured.
The accused admitted that he had not acted in self-defence, that his life was not in danger and that his actions were unlawful and punishable by law.
The Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended Losper for his dedication and excellent investigative work, which contributed to ensuring that justice was served and that the accused received the prescribed minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.
Anti-Gang Unit act on info and strike in Tafelsig
Two arrested in same street for guns
CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: Two men have been arrested in the same street in Tafelsig for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit arrested the suspects during an intelligence-driven operation on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
According to SAPS the members followed up on information about a suspected firearm at Santa Barbara Street, Tafelsig.
“After a thorough search a 28-year-old man was apprehended for the illegal possession of ammunition and possession of a prohibited firearm following the discovery of four rounds of ammunition and a firearm in his house.
“The operation led the members to a another house in the same street, where they found a firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition during a search. As a result, a 36-year-old man was arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition,” said SAPS.
Moordenaar het man geken wat hy verskeie kere steek
Stryery oor sigaret geld lei tot moord
UIT DIE HOF: ’n Man wat ’n vriend oor sigaret geld doodgesteek het, is tot 15 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis.
Die suksesvolle skuldig bevinding en vonnis van die 36-jarige Brian Klaase was te danke aan die ywerige en noukeurige ondersoek deur adjudant-offisier Elridge Losper, wat voorheen aan die Vioolsdrif-speurdiens verbonde was.
Klaase is vandeesweek in die streekhof op Springbok gevonnis vir die moord op die 25-jarige Reagan Austin Losper.
Die hof het gehoor dat Klaase en Reagan Losper mekaar geken het en albei in Vioolsdrif, naby die Namibiese grens, gewoon het. Op 27 April 2024 het ’n skelery naby ’n winkel in Vioolsdrif uitgebreek nadat Klaase geld geëis het wat hy aan die oorledene gegee het om sigarette te koop.
Volgens getuienis voor die hof het die beskuldigde kwaad geword toe die oorledene gesê het hy het nie geld nie. Klaase het ’n mes uitgehaal en die oorledene herhaaldelik gesteek.
Die oorledene het probeer om homself te verdedig en na die polisiestasie gevlug. Hy het op die N7-nasionale pad ineengestort en aan sy beserings beswyk.
AO Losper het deur middel van professionele en deeglike ondersoekwerk verseker dat deurslaggewende getuienis verkry is.
Die beskuldigde het erken dat hy nie uit selfverdediging opgetree het nie, dat sy lewe nie in gevaar was nie en dat sy optrede onwettig en strafbaar was.
Die distrikskommissaris van Namakwa, brigadier Schalk Andrews, het Losper geprys vir sy toewyding en uitstekende ondersoekwerk, wat bygedra het daartoe dat geregtigheid geskied het en die beskuldigde die voorgeskrewe minimum vonnis van 15 jaar tronkstraf opgelê is.
Steenberg CPF condemns community action against cops
Police attacked at murder scene
UPDATE! The South African Police Service (SAPS) have registered more cases for investigation: attack on police, attempted murder and malicious damage to property. SAPS said the windscreen, roof, left rear passenger door and bonnet were damaged during to the double cab police vehicle.
CRIME SCENE: St Montague Village, Cape Town: Steenberg police members came under attack on Thursday night, 24 September 2026 while responding to multiple shooting incidents here.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, police members responded to multiple shooting incidents at about 23:00 in St Boniface Street, St Montague Village, Lavender Hill, and when they arrived, found the street barricaded.
“A group of unidentified community members started stoning the police officials and their vehicles, while some were also shooting at the police.
“The situation escalated and members were exposed to an immediate threat to their safety and took action to disperse the crowd.
“Additional resources were requested to assist in containing the situation and securing the area. Members of Public Order Policing, Anti-Gang Unit, Flying Squad and Operation Prosper responded and assisted in securing the scene.
“On the scene the members found a 47-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body and declared deceased by the paramedics. No injuries were sustained by police members or the public,” said Van Wyk
Steenberg police registered a murder case. The motive is believed to be gang related.
The Steenberg Community Police Forum (C{F) has strongly condemned the attack on the SAPS members.
The CPF said in a statement: “This is completely unacceptable. This means one less van available to respond to your emergency, patrol your streets and protect your community.
“We stand firmly behind the affected SAPS members and condemn any attempt to obstruct, intimidate or attack those who are there to serve and protect our communities.”
Anyone with information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Five others arrested as SAPS conduct major operartion
Police killings: Suspect dies in shootout
CRIME SCENE: Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal: A suspect wanted for the killing of two Crime Intelligence officers has been shot and killed in a shootout with police at Emaplasini, Inanda.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) five of the deceased’s accomplices were arrested during an operation in various areas of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday morning, 25 September 2026.
The two officers, Captain Louis Nel and Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo, were ambushed in Mount Edgecombe in April 2026 and soon after the incident a prosecutorial-guided investigation was launched, said SAPS.
“In the early hours of Friday morning, an intelligence-led multidisciplinary operation was conducted. Five suspects were arrested in Pinetown, Amanzimtoti, Mandeni and Newlands West.
“The sixth suspect refused to obey police instructions and was shooting from inside a house for about three hours. Negotiations went on until he released his girlfriend, who was also inside the house.
“The suspect was eventually shot and fatally wounded during the operation, and a Special Task Force officer was shot in the hand but is in good spirits after receiving first aid medical attention,” said SAPS.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Suspect also arrested for illegally dealing in dagga
Liquor seized at unlicensed premises
CRIME SCENE: Mfuleni, Cape Town: Two suspects have been arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and the possession of dagga on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
A joint operation was held between Operation Prosper, Kleinvlei SAPS and Mfuleni Crime Prevention Unit.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) information was followed up of alleged irregularities at a premises in Sizakhele Street, Mfuleni.
“Upon their arrival at the premises SAPS members conducted a search and confiscated an undisclosed amount of liquor. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and detained at Mfuleni police station,” said SAPS.
Later in the day Operation Prosper and Kraaifontein police arrested a 27-year-old man at a premises at Nobongile Street, Walacedene, Kraaifontein on a charge of dealing in dagga. The suspect was allegedly found in possession of 120 dagga sachets.
During the same operation, the members of Kraaifontein police arrested a 29-year-old male at a premises in Nobongile Street, Walacedene, for the possession of seven plastic bags of dagga.
140 guns seized during compliance inspection
Security boss nabbed on Firearms Act
CRIME SCENE: Mthatha, Eastern Cape: A 60-year-old businessman from Mthatha has been arrested for alleged contravention of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
The businessman was allegedly found in possession of a company firearm without the required permit., following a compliance inspection conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) earlier this week at the head office of his security company.
The inspection was conducted by Operation Buyisa, who, according to SAPS, established that firearms registered in the name of the security company were not accounted for in the company’s stock register.
“A total of 140 firearms were seized, while a further 135 firearms remained unaccounted for,” said SAPS.
The businessman was out on bail in connection with an attempted murder case involving a police official in July 2026. It is alleged that the suspect discharged a firearm inside a tent during a traditional occasion, resulting in an off-duty police official sustaining a gunshot wound.
The accused is expected to appear before the Mthatha Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for a formal bail application following this week’s compliance inspection.
“The seized firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to establish whether any of them may have been used in the commission of other serious and violent crimes.
“SAPS continues to conduct compliance inspections as part of efforts to ensure strict adherence to the Firearms Control Act and to prevent the proliferation and unlawful use of firearms.”
Two people shot and killed in same street on same day
Three shootings claim three lives
CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: Two people were reportedly shot in the same street in Cafda Village on Wednesday 23 September 2026.
In the first incident on Wednesday morning just after 11am a man was shot and wounded on a field next to Elsie Manning Street. According to reports the victim was walking to a nearby shop when he was attacked.
He was taken to hospital, but unconfirmed reports state he died on his way there.
Then, at approximately 21:40, the police responded to another shooting incident in Elsie Manning, according to a Western Cape Police Media Liaison Officer, Captain FC Van Wyk. “Upon arrival, members found the body of a 29-year-old male who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.
“According to reports occupants in a white Toyota Etios and grey Peugeot shot him while on his bicycle. He dropped the bike and ran, but collapsed and died. The motive is believed to be gang related. Steenberg police registered a murder case for investigation,” said Van Wyk.
In a third shooting on the same day in the Greater Retreat-Steenberg area, a man was killed and two others wounded at about 17:40 in St Alexander Street, Montague Village.
According to the police the shots were fired from a white minibus.
No arrests have yet been made.
Police catch one suspect hiding under a bed
Alleged ATM bombers nabbed
CRIME SCENE: Pretoria, Gauteng: The South African Police Services (SAPS) have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in ATM bombings and business robberies.
One of the suspects was caught hiding under a bed, according to SAPS.
The suspects, both aged 31-years, were arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence-led operation conducted by the Gauteng Crime Intelligence, Tactical and Special Operations, Gauteng Highway Patrol, Pretoria West Detectives and Vusela Covert, on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
The operation followed crime intelligence regarding individuals allegedly involved in ATM bombings, ATM safe pull-outs, drop-safe bombings and business robberies in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
“The team proceeded to a residence in Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West. Upon arrival, a woman was found at the premises and indicated that she was alone. A search of the residence was conducted, during which one of the suspects was found hiding underneath a bed.
“The investigation continued, leading police to the premises of the second suspect, which was also searched. During the operation, police recovered a Z88 pistol and a semi-automatic rifle, both without serial numbers. A search of a motor vehicle was also conducted, resulting in the recovery of rifle ammunition and magazines,” said SAPS.