Cape Town Crime
Single gunshot takes man's life
Murder in the passage
CRIME SCENE: Kalksteenfontein, Cape Town: A man’s life was taken with a single gunshot this on Wednesday morning, 8 July 2026.
According to Thembakazi Mpendukana of the Western Cape police media office, Bishop Lavis SAPS (South African Police Service) registered a murder case following the shooting incident that occurred at around 04:20 in Buttercup Close passage.
“According to bystanders, they heard a gunshot go off and soon after that they saw the victim in the passage with a bullet wound to his head. He was declared deceased on the crime scene by medical personnel.
“The motive for the shooting is currently unknown. Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and no arrest has been made yet,” said Mpendukana.
Four firearms stolen in early morning attack
Security guard killed for guns
CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: A security guard was killed and robbed of four firearms shortly after dropping off his colleagues.
Captain FC van Wyk, media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said the shooting incident happened at about 06:00 on Wednesday morning, 8 July 2026 in Spine Road next to Town Two braai stands, Makhaza.
“Police registered a murder following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old male. SAPS (South African Police Service) members were called to a murder scene at the mentioned address and upon their arrival they found a male laying on his back, covered with a sheet.
“Ambulance personnel were already on the scene and declared him as deceased. He was shot multiple times,” said Van Wyk.
The victim was a security guard and dropped off his colleagues in the area.
“After dropping off the last colleague, he drove off and a few minutes later the colleague heard gunshots. It is alleged that the deceased had four 9mm firearms that belong to the security company in the vehicle.
“These firearms were all stolen from the vehicle. The motive is believed to be robbery,” said Van Wyk.
Anyone with information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously
Gang patrol leads to arrest
Gunman too slow for cops
CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: Running away from the police when you suddenly spot them is not always the cleverest thing to do, especially if you have something to hide.
This was the case on Wednesday morning, 1 July 2026 when swift action by the Lentegeur police led to the arrest of a suspect with an unlicensed firearm in his possession.
According to the police the members conducted crime prevention duties in Woodlands to combat gang violence when they noticed a man crossing the road. When he saw the police vehicle, he started running.
The police gave chase and caught up with him. He was searched and a 9mm pistol without a serial number and 15 rounds of ammunition, was found in his possession. He was arrested on the scene.
Man's body found with severe injuries
Cops make gruesome discovery
CRIME SCENE: Delft, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have made a gruesome discovery of a man with multiple injuries in Delft South.
The police were called out to Quince Street on Wednesday morning, 1 July 2026 where they found the victim.
A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said Delft police have since registered a murder case for investigation.
“The victim had multiple injuries to his body and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made,” said Twigg.
Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.
Swift action by Flying Squad saves victim
Four arrested in kidnap drama
CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: A kidnapping drama played itself out in Retreat on Friday, 26 June 2026 when the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested four suspects.
Swift action by the Western Cape Flying Squad led to the arrest of the suspects for firearm related offences and conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The arrest is attributed to Crime Intelligence’s intervention and the Flying Squad’s, said SAPS. Members of the Flying Squad acted on information received about suspects in a silver Toyota Rumion vehicle, conspiring to kidnap a victim in Retreat. They spotted the motor vehicle in 11th Avenue, Retreat and conducted a search.
The members found an assault rifle with 18 rounds of ammunition and a pistol with seven rounds of ammunition. They also recovered a set of Eastern Cape license plates and a vanity bag containing seven rounds of rifle ammunition and two cellular telephones.
The four suspects between the ages of 25 and 36-years were arrested and will appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Monday 29 June 2026.
Suspect flees in minibus
Woman shot outside toilet
CRIME SCENE: Woodstock, Cape Town: A young woman was brutally shot and killed in front of public toilets on Saturday morning, 27 June 2026.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the incident occurred in Aberdeen Street at about 07:00.
“The deceased was standing in front of a public toilet when an unknown man walked up to her and spoke to the woman for a few minutes before drawing a firearm and shot her in the face.
“He then ran towards Victoria Road and got into a minibus. The 31-year-old was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is a subject of investigation and no arrest has been effected at this stage,” said Constable Gwala.
Police appeal for public assistance
Woman shot dead in street
CRIME SCENE: Kraaifontein, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have appealed to witnesses to come forward after a woman was shot and killed here on Thursday morning, 25 June 2026.
According to Constable Ndakhe Gwala of the Western Cape police media office police opened a case of murder following the shooting a 35-year-old woman at the corner of Boesak and Botfontein Road, Kraaifontein.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and the motive is yet to be determine,” said Gwala.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Stop anonymously on 08600 10111.
Gunmen storms into relative's home
Policeman killed on Father’s Day
CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: The Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigations, known as the Hawks, are investigating the murder of a police officer in Khayelitsha on Father’s Day.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the 47-year-old sergeant was in the Khayelitsha area visiting a relative when two gunmen entered the relative’s place in Town Two at approximately 14:55 on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
They fired multiple shots at him and fled in a vehicle. SAPS Western Cape management has expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased police official.
Victim was first a co-accused in drug case
State witness gunned down
CRIME SCENE: Kensington, Cape Town: A man who died in a hail of bullets in Kensington on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, was a state witness in a drug trafficking case.
The 37-year-old victim was a co-accused before turning state witness barely two weeks ago in a case where police seized drugs worth R18 million.
A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, said Kensington South African Police Service (SAPS) attended to a shooting incident on Wednesday, June 17 at 15:50 at a premises in First Street.
A vehicle drove past the address twice before shooting the victim.
“The victim was outside the premises when a gold-coloured vehicle drove past. The same vehicle later returned to the mentioned address, and two unidentified males alighted, armed with firearms,” said Van Wyk.
The victim was shot multiple times, while trying to run away from his attackers.
“He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” said Van Wyk.
Police said the motive for the shooting was part of an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Gunmen leave trail of blood in Manenberg
One dead, 6 injured in shooting
CRIME SCENE: Manenberg, Cape Town: Gunmen have left a trail of blood behind when they fired randomly at a group of people in Rio Grande Walk, killing one person and injuring five others.
A police officer, who responded to the shooting, was also injured.
The incident occurred this evening, Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at around 18:30 in Rio Grande Walk, Manenbrg.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape Police, Captain FC van Wyk, a silver-grey car drove down Rio Grande Walk. It stopped, the occupants got out and randomly started shooting at a group of people standing in front of a premises.
“Police officers patrolling the area responded to the sound of the gunshots and upon their arrival the suspects fired several shots at them. A 42-year-old SAPS officer was injured by shrapnel to his head. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.
“The deceased person is a 22-year-old man, while four men aged 24, 35, 36 and 48-years, and a 56-year-old woman were injured. They were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Manenberg police registered a murder case and six counts of attempted murder,” said Van Wyk.
In addition to the investigation, operational forces have been deployed in the area to stabilise the situation and to ensure increased police visibility within the affected community, he said.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is requested to contact Manenberg SAPS on 021 699 9400 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively provide information anonymously via the MySAPS-APP.