The SAPS is investigating two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident on Tuesday afternoon, 07 April 2026, at about 14:35 at the Hazeldene taxi rank.
It is reported that unknown suspects opened fire on a group of people, fatally wounding two men aged 20 and 22. Both victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. Two adult males and three children, including a six-year-old girl and two boys aged 12 and 13, were injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
The motive for the attack is not yet known. The suspects fled the scene and no arrests have been made.
In a separate incident in Merrydale Street, Portlands, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed by unknown suspects who fled the scene in a vehicle. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared deceased on the scene. This incident is believed to be gang-related.
Anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating both cases.
SAPS condemns these senseless acts of violence in the strongest possible terms, especially where innocent members of the community, including children, are caught in the crossfire. Such incidents have no place in our communities, and every available resource is being utilised to track down those responsible and bring them to justice.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or make use of the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
