Cape Town Crime
Three also wounded; health centre reopens doors
Man gunned down near hospital
CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: The Retreat Community Health Centre returned to normal operations on Monday morning, 19 October 2026 following a fatal shooting right on its doorstep.
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness was forced to close the hospital on Sunday night 18 October 2026 following “a safety issue outside the facility”.
On Monday morning the Department said all services were operating as normal, and all staff and patients remained safe.
The South African Police Service said it was investigating a mass shooting in which a man was killed and three others wounded in Bernstein Street, Retreat on Sunday.
A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said a 41-year-old man was declared dead at the scene.
“The other victims, aged between 16 and 21, were transported to a medical facility for treatment. According to reports the four were standing in the road when suspects in an unknown vehicle entered the street and opened fire on them before fleeing.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated,” said Twigg.
The Our Lives Matter Community Action Group has called for urgent intervention following this latest shooting, which comes on the heels of a number of deaths and injuries in other incidents which happened nearby.
Also read: Double murder suspect arrested – Crime Scene Report; Woman and man gunned down – Crime Scene Report; 2 arrested after double murder – Crime Scene Report
Police find Mandrax worth R5,5m, arrest woman (58)
Huge drug bust in Grassy Park
CRIME SCENE: Grassy Park, Cape Town: A woman has been arrested following a drug bust with an estimated street value of R5 500 000 at a storage facility in 8th Avenue, Grassy Park.
The National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Crime Intelligence, implemented a search operation on Thursday, 15 October, after receiving information about suspected drug activities at the address.
“Upon arrival at around 01:40, a thorough search was conducted, resulting in the discovery of 69 bags, each containing 1 000 Mandrax tablets.
“The 58-year-old woman was detained at Grassy Park SAPS for possession of drugs and will appear in the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Friday, 16 October 2026.,” said the South African Police Service.
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Sizakhele Dyantyi, applauded the incredible efforts made by SAPS members in ensuring drug-free and safer communities within the province.
Hawks deliver nog blow to allege traffickers
Sex ring suspect behind bars
CRIME SCENE: Rondebosch, Cape Town: The Hawks have arrested a 30‑year‑old woman in connection with a human trafficking case uncovered at a brothel earlier this year.
The suspect was taken into custody on Monday, 12 October 2026 after a warrant of arrest was issued against her. The arrest follows an August search operation led by Hawks’ teams from George and Bellville, working alongside the Department of Home Affairs.
During the August raid, a 21‑year‑old woman was found working as a sex worker. Investigators established that she was a victim of trafficking and rescued her from the premises.
Philip Udogwu, alleged to have trafficked the victim, was arrested in September and remains in custody following his appearance in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court. Authorities believe the female suspect is an accomplice of Udogwu who helped groom the victim into sex work.
Firearm stolen in Joburg over 2 years ago
Cape boy arrested with gun
CRIME SCENE: Lavender Hill, Cape Town: The police have arrested a 16-year-old boy for possession of a gun that was stolen in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg.
Members of Operation Prosper were busy with patrols in the Steenberg area on Sunday, 11 October 2026 when they were informed of a shooting incident nearby at about 17:10.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) they drove down Depsiton Street, Lavender Hill, and spotted two suspicious-looking males running towards them.
“They stopped them and one suspect was extremely nervous. The members noticed that he was concealing something and upon searching him, they found a 9mm Pietro Beretta pistol with six rounds of ammunition hidden under his jacket.
“The 16-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. On further investigation, it was discovered that the firearm had been reported stolen at Eldorado Park police in June 2024,” said SAPS.
KRAAIFONTEIN: On Monday, 12 October 2026, members of Public Order Police were deployed in the Kraaifontein area to continue the fight against gang violence, extortion and robberies.
At about 13:00, the members were busy with patrols in Daza Street when they noticed a man walking in their direction. When he saw the police he started running.
“The members caught and searched him. They found a 9mm pistol without a serial number, three mandrax tablets and two sachets containing tik in a sling bag he had on him.
“The 29-year-old suspect was arrested for the possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of drugs,” said SAPS.
Lwandle suspect faces 14 charges of murder
Man appears over mass murders
A 32-year-old male suspect made his first court appearance before the Strand Magistrates’ Court this morning.
The suspect, who cannot be named at this stage, was arrested by Serious Violent Crime detectives on Friday, 09 October 2026, following an investigation into the Lwandle mass shooting that claimed 11 lives and left 10 wounded in September 2026.
He was linked to another mass shooting that occurred in July 2026 and thus faces 14 counts of murder, 12 counts of attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.
The court heard that the suspect does not intend to apply for bail, and the matter was postponed to 20 November 2026 for further investigation.
Also read: Two mass shootings claim 28 lives – Crime Scene Report
Suspects opened fire on group in Parkwood
‘Help solve triple murder’
CRIME SCENE: Parkwood, Cape Town: Detectives of the Anti-Gang Unit are seeking the assistance of the public with their investigation into a triple murder case, which occurred in May 2025, in Kiewiet Road, Parkwood.
On 18 May 2025, unknown suspects in a white vehicle drove up to a group while they were standing in front of a residence and opened fire on them before fleeing the scene. Three males were declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel.
According to the police the investigating officer followed up on all leads in a bid to make a breakthrough in the case, without any success.
Anyone with any information about the shooting incident or who can assist with the investigation is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer David Mmola, on 071 673 1364 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information shared by the public through reporting channels is treated with strict confidentiality.
Suspect allegedly hid weapon under mattress in bedroom
Man nabbed for homemade rifle
CRIME SCENE: Kalkfontein, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a man who allegedly hid a homemade rifle under a mattress.
According to SAPS Kuilsriver police followed up on information about a firearm at premises in Vereenigde Street, Kalkfontein, on Wednesday evening, 7 October 2026.
“The members searched the premises and found a homemade rifle with one round of ammunition hidden under a mattress in the bedroom. They arrested an adult male for possession of a homemade firearm and illegal possession of ammunition.”
In an unrelated matter on Thursday, 8 October 2026, members of Operation Prosper conducted an intelligence-driven operation in Algoa Court, Hanover Park, where they apprehended an adult male who was found in possession of a .38 Special revolver with 16 rounds of ammunition.
They also arrested two adult males who are wanted for attempted murder, which occurred in December 2025 in Hanover Park.
Second fatal shooting to hit area in 24 hours
Woman and man gunned down
CRIME SCENE: Cafda VIllage, Cape Town: A man and a woman have been shot dead in cold blood in the latest senseless shooting to rock Cape Town.
The latest incident happened in Ensor Street, Cafda Village at about 09:30 on Friday morning, 9 October 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Wesley Twigg, a Western Cape police media liaison officer, said Steenberg police responded to the shooting following a complaint of gunshots.
“When they arrived at the scene they found a 30-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman with gunshot wounds. Both victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made yet. Steenberg detectives are investigating two counts of murder,” said Twigg.
The incident follows close on the heels of another shooting which occurred not far from Ensor Street, in which a young man was shot and killed in Blagden street on Thursday, 8 October 2026. (Also read: Man shot dead near hospital – Crime Scene Report )
3 suspects arrested after 2 vehicles searched in Hout Bay
Hawks seize drugs worth R10m
CRIME SCENE: Hout Bay, Cape Town: Three suspects, aged between 41 and 60-years were arrested on Thursday, 8 October 2026 by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) team following a drug bust worth over R10 million.
Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani, a Hawk spokesperson, said the arrests emanated from an intelligence driven operation that resulted in two vehicles being stopped and searched.
“During the stop and search 172 000 mandrax tablets, hidden in a false compartment, were seized.
“The suspects are due to make their first appearance at the Wynberg Magistrates Court on Monday, 12 October 2026,” Hani.
Fourth accused sentenced to 36 years
Three get life for 7 murders
FROM THE COURTS: Four men whose reign of terror resulted in the death of seven people in Clarke Estate, received lengthy sentences in the Western Cape High Court.
The Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi, meanwhile welcomed the sentencing of Alfonzo Hendricks (33), Aubrey Rooi (32), Jade Taylor (26) and Roderick Daniel (22) on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The quartet was arrested in 2020, following a series of gang-related murders in Clark Estate from December 2019 until February 2020.
During the spate of shootings, a total of seven victims, two of which were women, llost their lives. One of their shootings resulted in a triple murder.
The cases were assigned to Detective Sergeant Theo Van Wyk of the Elsies River police, who quickly made a breakthrough and arrested the four accused. They remained in custody for the duration of the trial, after bail was successfully opposed.
After a lengthy trial, the accused were convicted of seven murders, robbery aggravated and firearm related offences. The first three accused were sentenced to several life terms and , accused number four will serve 36 years in prison.
Dyantyi lauded the investigating officer as well as the prosecuting team.
“The sentencing comes at a crucial time when the Western Cape province grapples with mass shootings, thereby sending a strong message to perpetrators that criminality will not go unpunished and any violent crime will be met with the full might of the law.”