CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: A man died tragically early on Thursday morning, 9 July 2026 when he was shot inside his vehicle on his way to work.

A media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, said the Mitchells Plain police registered a murder case following the shooting incident at about 07:00.

The incident happened at the corners of Weltevreden Way and Morgenster Road, Westgate Mitchells Plain.

“At the time of the incident the 45-year-old victim was alone in the vehicle, a Hyundai mini truck and on his way to work. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body.

“Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,” said Van Wyk.  

Anyone with information is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.