Angus McKenzie
'He chose a different path, but lost his life in this way'
Young man gunned down at station
CRIME SCENE: Bonteheuwel, Cape Town: A young man has been gunned down in cold blood at the Bonteheuwel train station.
According to Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday late afternoon, 17 September 2026.
Twigg said the 23-year-old man was shot in his head at about 17.30 at the station in Bofors Circle.
“Elsies River police responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related. The suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. A murder case was registered for investigation’” said Twigg.
The ward councillor for Bonteheuwel, Angus McKenzie, conveyed his condolences to the family of the young man.
McKenzie posted on Facebook: “Darren had previously been involved in anti-social behaviour, but over the past few years he had made a conscious decision to change his life and focus on taking care of those closest to him. It is heartbreaking that a young man who chose a different path has lost his life in this way.
“I appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information that could assist investigators to please come forward and share it through the appropriate law-enforcement channels or our community tip-off line.
“Someone knows what happened. Let’s help bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.
Case yet to be reported after shotgun video goes viral
Call to help identify shooter
CRIME SCENE: Bonteheuwel, Cape Town: The local ward councillor has called on the community to help identify a man who brazenly fired a shotgun in broad daylight.
Angus McKenzie posted a video of the shooting on his Facebook page on Tuesday, 8 September about the incident. The man can be seen firing the shotgun a couple of times while a woman walks behind him while carrying a baby in her arms.
McKenzie posted: “This fool decided it was acceptable to walk around our community FIRING A SHOTGUN. The gun might be bigger than him, but the danger he poses is very real.
“I NEED THE COMMUNITY’S HELP TO IDENTIFY HIM. If you know who this is, please report it through the appropriate tip-off channels. Let’s get him off our streets before someone gets hurt. BONTEHEUWEL WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS.”
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is, however, unaware of the incident.
A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Constable Ndakhe Gwala, said Bishop Lavis police have no record of the incident.
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Raadslid soek hulp om skieter te identifiseer
Man vuur haelgeweer af in straat
MISDAADTONEEL: Bonteheuwel, Kaapstad: Die plaaslike wyksraadslid het die gemeenskap versoek om te help om ‘n man te identifiseer wat helderoordag ‘n haelgeweer in die straat afvuur.
Raadslid Angus McKenzie het Dinsdag, 8 September 2026 ‘n video van die skietery op sy Facebook-blad geplaas. Die man kan gesien word waar hy die haelgeweer ‘n paar keer afvuur terwyl ‘n vrou agter hom loop terwyl sy ‘n baba dra.
McKenzie sê in sy plasing: “Hierdie dwaas het besluit dit is aanvaarbaar om in ons gemeenskap rond te loop EN ‘N HAELGEWEER TE VUUR. Die geweer is dalk groter as hy, maar die gevaar wat hy inhou, is baie werklik.
“EK HET DIE GEMEENSKAP SE HULP NODIG OM HOM TE IDENTIFISEER. As jy weet wie hy is, rapporteer dit asseblief deur die toepaslike kanale. Kom ons kry hom van ons strate af voordat iemand seerkry. BONTEHEUWEL SAL DIT NIE DULD NIE.”
Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) is egter nie bewus van die voorval nie.
‘n Skakelbeampte vir die Wes-Kaapse polisie, konstabel Ndakhe Gwala, sê die Bishop voorval is nog nie rapporteer nie en die Bishop Lavis-polisie het nog geen rekord daarvan nie.
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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.