Angus McKenzie
Man gunned down in street
Murder: Cops make quick arrests
CRIME SCENE: Bonteheuwel, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested two murder suspects within minutes of a man dying in a gang related shooting on Thursday, 2 July 2026.
According to SAPS members of Bishop Lavis police responded to the sound of gunshots going off near to where they were patrolling on Thursday afternoon.
“They swiftly responded and headed in the direction where they heard the gunshots. Upon arrival on the corner of Boekenhout Street and Bramble Way, Bonteheuwel, they found a 31-year-old male who sustained gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene,” said the SAPS.
The Flying Squad who also responded to the shooting incident then noticed two males fleeing the scene and gave chase.
According to SAPS the suspects were apprehended and searched.
“They were found with a .38 Special revolver with ammunition and a 9mm pistol in their possession. The 25 and 39-year-old suspects face charges for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition and murder.”
According to the ward councillor for Bonteheuwel, Angus McKenzie, people in the community also played a role in the arrests by providing information via their anonymous tip-off line.
“This is a massive victory for the people of Bonteheuwel and sends a clear message that when residents work together with law enforcement, criminals have nowhere to hide.
“A sincere word of thanks goes to the South African Police Service Flying Squad, whose rapid response and decisive action on the information received led to these successful arrests.
“To every resident who continues to provide information anonymously thank you. Your courage and willingness to speak up are helping make our communities safer,” said McKenzie.
Two killed, one wounded in shooting
Suspects’ vehicle recovered after murders
UPDATE! According to the police there have been no arrests. Members of the Bishop Lavis police, who were patrolling in the area, heard about the shooting and spotted the vehicle. They gave chase, but the suspects managed to escape on foot after abandoning the vehicle. A 9mm pistol was found in the car.
CRIME SCENE: Bonteheuwel, Cape Town: Swift action by the community and law enforcement saw police recover the suspects’ vehicle shortly after two people were killed and one wounded in a drive-by shooting incident in Bonteheuwel this evening, Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
The incident happened on the corner of Jakkalsvlei Avenue and Kiaat Way.
“This senseless act of violence comes in the wake of the warnings we issued regarding possible retaliation following last night’s killing,” said the ward councillor for Bonteheuwel, Angus McKenzie in a Facebook post this evening.
On Tuesday, 5 May 2026 a young man was also shot and killed in Bonteheuwel.
“Let us be clear the life lost today was not a gang member, but an innocent individual who did not deserve to become a victim of this ongoing cycle of violence.”
Shortly after the shooting, McKenzie said they received strong, credible information from residents and eyewitnesses via his tip-off line.
“That information was immediately relayed to our safety and security teams on the ground. Within minutes, they acted. The suspects’ vehicle was identified, stopped, and searched.”
McKenzie said in his Facebook post a” firearm with ammunition was recovered, and multiple suspects matching the provided descriptions were apprehended. All suspects have been arrested and will be processed at Bishop Lavis Police Station.
“Tonight, we mourn the loss of an innocent life. Last night, a life was also lost to gang violence. But in the midst of this pain, the power of community stood firm.”
He later said that the vehicle used in Wednesday evening’s shooting was confirmed hijacked a few days ago in Bridgetown, Athlone.
The suspects had changed the number plates.