woodstock murder
Suspect flees in minibus
Woman shot outside toilet
CRIME SCENE: Woodstock, Cape Town: A young woman was brutally shot and killed in front of public toilets on Saturday morning, 27 June 2026.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the incident occurred in Aberdeen Street at about 07:00.
“The deceased was standing in front of a public toilet when an unknown man walked up to her and spoke to the woman for a few minutes before drawing a firearm and shot her in the face.
“He then ran towards Victoria Road and got into a minibus. The 31-year-old was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is a subject of investigation and no arrest has been effected at this stage,” said Constable Gwala.
Not a suspect at this stage
Help police find this man
THE Woodstock police are seeking the assistance of the public to trace Ebrahim Farland, depicted in the photograph, who they believe can assist them with their investigation in a murder case.
The case relates to an adult male who was fatally wounded in Walmer Estate, Woodstock, in September 2025. Farland is not regarded as a suspect at this stage.
Anyone with any information or who knows the whereabouts of Farland is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer detective Sergeant David Basson on 071 035 7096 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, make use of the MySAPS-App to send a tip-off.