Bellville father murdered
Son (53) allegedly assaulted father to death, say police
Son held for murder of dad (88)
CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: A man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his elderly father.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the Durbanville police were investigating a case of murder following the incident in Eversdal Road, Stellenberg Gardens on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at about 18:55.
Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, says according to reports, the 88-year-old father was assaulted to death by his son.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. A 53-year-old male suspect was arrested for murder and will appear before the Bellville Magistrate’s court on Thursday 12 November 2026,” said Gwala.
According to information released by Titanium Securitas Medical Response, it is alleged that the son placed his father’s body inside a wheelie bin, but the police did not confirm this.
