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.

CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: A 38-year-old man was shot and killed in the early of Saturday morning, 6 June 2026.

The police said the shooting happened in Johndown Walk at about 03:10. When Philippi police arrived at the scene they found the body of the man with gunshot wounds on his head.

He was declared dead by medical personnel. The police is investigating the motive for the for the shooting. No arrest has been made.

CRIME SCENE: Hanover Park, Cape Town: The first day of June brought blood and tragedy to Hanover Park.

Three people were shot in Johndown Road, on Moonday morning, 1 June 2026.  

According to Constable Ndakhe Gwalao of the Western Cape police media office, Philippi police responded to a complaint from a hospital and upon arrival, they were informed about three victims of a shooting.

“According to reports, the victims sustained gunshot wounds at Johndown, Hanover Park. One of them managed to drive to the hospital, but man and a woman succumbed to their injuries and were declared dead upon arrival.

“Police registered two counts of murder and an attempted murder case. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrest has been made yet,” said Gwalao.