CRIME SCENE: Strand, Helderberg: A 49-year-old man was shot and killed in Lwandle on Thursday afternoon, 17 September 2026.

Unconfirmed reports stated the man was a tavern owner who was shot and killed in Pholile Park informal settlement, Lwandle.

According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Sergeant Wesley Twigg happened at about 16:00. 

“Lwandle police members were called to the crime scene where they found the victim who sustained gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. 

“According to reports the victim was approached by an unknown suspect who shot him before fleeing the scene. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined,” said Twigg.

 Anyone with any information about this shooting incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile MySAPS-App anonymously.