Philippi East extortion hit

 
 

Both victims found with gunshots to the head

2 women killed in extortion hit

CRIME SCENE: Philippi East, Cape Town: Two women have been brutally gunned down inside a shack in an extortion-related hit.

Constable Ndakhe Gwala, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, confirmed  Philippi East police responded to a shooting complaint at Marikana Informal Settlement on Monday 9 November 2026 at about 14:00. 

“When the police arrived they found the bodies of two females, aged 27 and 39-years, inside an informal dwelling. They had both sustained gunshot wounds to their heads. 

“The motive for the shooting is believed to be extortion related. Police registered two counts of murder for investigation and no arrest has yet been made,” said Gwala.