CRIME SCENE: Atlantis, Cape Town. – A Grade 8 learner and a taxi driver were shot and killed outside the Atlantis Secondary School on Wednesday afternoon, 25 February.

The learner is 14 -year-old and the taxi driver 42.

Two other learners were reportedly wounded and taken to hospital. One of them has reportedly since been discharged from hospital and the other is stable. The taxi was transporting learners home from school when the gunmen struck.

In a letter addressed to the parents and guardians of Atlantis Secondary School, the principal, Mrs MJ Adonis, said it was a sensitive time for everyone connected to the school and the community.

Adonis confirmed a Grade 8 girl had died but asked people not to speculate. She said the incident was not gang related.

The tragic death of the two at the school follows less than 24 hours after two men were shot and killed at the Witsand taxi rank, also in Atlantis. This incident occurred on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at approximately 6pm.

Anyone with information about any crime can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile app. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

UPDATE: Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City will offer a reward of up to R100 000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for ongoing violent taxi-related killings in Atlantis.

The community has been hit by a spate of violent incidents which are clearly related to disputes within the taxi industry.

‘We stand with the peace-loving residents of Atlantis who should not have to suffer because of the internal fights between taxi bosses. We mourn deeply together with the families of the victims, including the 14-year-old Grade 8 learner tragically gunned down on 25 February 2026.

‘I have offered the assistance of the City’s Safety and Security Investigations Unit to support the investigation into the horrific shooting in Atlantis yesterday. Action must be taken against those responsible for this shooting,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.

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