Cape Town Crime
Police launch investigation
Body found in Durbanville
CRIME SCENE: Durbanville, Cape Town : The South African Police Service (SAPS) have appealed to people to come forward with information after a body was found here.
The Durbanville SAPS attended to a complaint of an unidentified body of a male found on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 14:20 in Klipheuwel Road.
An inquest was opened for investigation. A postmortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information is kindly requested to contact the investigation officer Detective Warrant Officer Marius Jaars on 021 970 5600 or Crime Stop on 08600 100111.
Crime prevention in Durbanville
Two arrested after Tik found
CRIME SCENE: Durbanville, Cape Town: Two men have been arrested after the South African Police Service (SAPS) discovered Tik in two separate incidents in Fisantekraal.
According to SAPS, the Durbanville Crime Prevention Unit were conducting crime combatting operations over the weekend that resulted in the two arrests and drug confiscations.
On Friday, 12 June 2026, they discovered 55 straws of Tik which resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old man for dealing and possession of tik.
On Saturday, 13 June 2026 a 45-year-old man was arrested in Birch Street, Fisantekraal after 110 Tik sachets were found in his possession.
Both suspects were detained at Durbanville SAPS.
Man and woman arrested in Kuilsriver
Drugs of R3m found at B&B
CRIME SCENE: Kuilsriver, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have seized drugs worth about R3 million and arrested two suspects at a bed and breakfast establishment here.
SAPS received a tip-off about suspected drug activity at the establishment in the Langverwacht area. The Anti-Economic Crimes Task Team arrived at the premises at about 04:30 on Monday, 15 June 2026.
According to the police they found a man matching the description of the suspect as well as a woman at the premises.
“Officers noticed a large black bag on the back seat of a vehicle. Inside, police discovered a substantial quantity of Mandrax tablets. Further inspection revealed additional bags containing more Mandrax and Crystal meth (Tik). In total, 51 bags of Mandrax and five kilograms of Tik were confiscated, as well as R17,000 in cash.”
The 29-year-old woman and 35-year-old man will appear in the Kuilsriver Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on charges of possession and dealing in drugs.
Two men, woman shot in Khayelitsha
Suspects of triple murder on the run
CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have yet to make arrests following a triple murder in Khayelitsha on Saturday evening, 13 June 2026.
According to SAPS, officers responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in Pama Road, Site B, where they discovered the bodies of two men and a woman. All three victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene.
A media liaison officer for Western Cape SAPS, Colonel Andrè Traut, said preliminary information suggests the suspects approached the victims and opened fire before fleeing the area.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
No way out for suspected car jammers
Flying squad makes quick arrests
CRIME SCENE: Bellville, Cape Town: Two suspected vehicle jammers have been arrested by the Maitland Flying Squad.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the flying squad members received information on Thursday, 11 June 2026 about a vehicle with two occupants driving around in parking areas and shopping malls in the Bellville area.
They responded and the suspects’ vehicle was stopped and searched in Maree Street, Oakdale. They found two electronic jamming devices and vehicle breaking implements inside the vehicle.
The suspects, aged 32 and 48-years, were arrested. Their vehicle was handed back to a car rental company.
Man murdered in Hanover Park
Gunshots ring early morning
CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: A man was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday morning, 10 June 2026.
According to a police media liaison officer for the Western Cape, Philippi police registered a murder case following the shooting incident in Ryburg Road, Hanover Park, where the body of an unidentified male was found.
“The victim was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel after sustaining a gunshot wound to his head. Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. The motive is believed to be gang related,” said Van Wyk.
Anyone with any information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.
Some stolen goods recovered
Five behind bars for church robbery
CRIME SCENE: Samora Machel, Cape Town: The police made a breakthrough in the Samora-church robbery case when they arrested five suspects on Tuesday morning, 9 June 2026.
Members of the South African Police Service’s Tactical Response Team, provincial and Samora Machel detectives started with an investigation and tracing operations following the robbery on Sunday, 7 June 2026.,
Armed suspects stormed the church while church members worshipped and robbed the congregants of personal belongings and church equipment.
The suspects arrested on Tuesday morning were between the ages of 27 and 39-years-old.
According to the police some of the items taken during the robbery were also recovered. The suspects are facing charges of business robbery and the possession of stolen property.
They are due to appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ court on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
Robbery believed to be motive
Man killed on his way home
CRIME SCENE: Coniston Park, Cape Town: A 42-year-old man lost his life at the hands of robbers when he was shot and killed on Monday night, 8 June 2026.
Muizenberg police responded to a complaint of a shooting at about 17:55, on an open field in Coniston Avenue, Coniston Park.
Sergeant Wesley Twigg, a Western Cape police media liaison officer, said when the members arrived at the scene they found the man with gunshot wounds to his body.
“The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports the victim was walking home when he was approached by three unknown suspects who shot him. The motive for the attack is believed to be robbery. The suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” said Twigg
Muizenberg police are investigating a murder case.
Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.
About 70 metres of cable found in backpack
Pro-active patrols lead to arrest
CRIME SCENE: Rondebosch, Cape Town: A suspect has been caught, allegedly with about 70 metres of copper cable.
Officers from the security company, Compass Tactical, were conducting patrols on 7 June 2026 when they identified a suspicious-looking man carrying a backpack, the company posted on Facebook.
The officers conducted an enquiry and during a search of the suspect’s backpack, discovered suspected stolen copper cable along with tools commonly associated with cable theft.
Approximately 5–7kg of cable was recovered on scene, including lengths measuring approximately 50 metres and 20 metres.
The Rondebosch police were called to the scene where they detained the suspect. Source: Compass Tactical
20-year-old man suffers multiple head shos
Man dies in hail of bullets
CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: A young man was shot and killed early on Monday morning, 8 June 2026.
Captain FC van Wyk, a Western Cape police media liaison officer, said the Philippi police attended to the shooting incident at about 05:00 in Primrose Street, Hanover Park.
The victim, a 20-year-old man was found laying in the street when they arrived. He had multiple gunshot wounds to the head. A murder case was opened and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Anyone with information is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.