Cafda Village

 
 

Suspect fired out of black vehicle

Public urged to speak-up after murder

CRIME SCENE: Cafda Village, Cape Town: The police have urged the community to come forward following another fatal shooting in the greater Retreat-Steenberg area.

On Wednesday afternoon, 20 May 2026, at about 14:40, a 28-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded on the corner of 12th Avenue and Schumann Road, Cafda Village.

According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Steenberg police were called to the crime scene where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his head.

“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports the victim was walking in the road when a black vehicle drove up to him and one of the occupants shot hoim.

“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.”

Anyone with any information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS App anonymously.