CRIME SCENE: Langa: Cape Town:  Six people were shot dead in two separate incidents in Langa and Philippi East within a few hours.

Detectives from the Serious and Violent Crime Unit are investigating a triple murder that occurred in Langa on Sunday afternoon, 7 June 2026.

According to the Western Cape police media office, officers on patrol responded to reports of a shooting at around 15:45 at a braai stand in Chief Albert Luthuli Street. When they arrived, they found three adult men who had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.

The motive for the attack is still unknown and the suspects have not yet been identified. No arrests have been made at this stage.

Philippi East: On Saturday night, 6 June 2026 at around 19:00 three men were shot and killed at a fruit and vegetable stall in Ntloyiya Street, Lower Crossroads, Philippi East.

The police say three suspects opened fire on the victims, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene. The motive is still unclear and no arrests have been made.

The police have requested anyone with information about the shootings to report it anonymously via Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or the MySAPS-App.