CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: ‘n Barber has died tragically after being shot and killed inside his shop in Tafelsig.

A Western Cape police media liaison officer, Constable Ndakhe Gwala, confirmed that Mitchells Plain police registered a case of murder following the incident at the barbershop.

Gwala said the shooting occurred at about 20:00 in Paulsberg Street, Tafelsig on Tuesday 20 October 2026.

“According to reports, the deceased was inside the barbershop when unknown suspects got  out of a minibus taxi and shot. He sustained two gunshot wounds and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

“The motive for the attack is yet to be determined  and no arrest has been made at this stage,” said Gwala.