WESTERN CAPE – Anti-Gang Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding two separate shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, 23 August 2026 at about 21:10 and Monday morning, 24 August 2026 at 01: 45.
According to reports, on Sunday, 23 August 2026, Athlone SAPS members received a complaint of a shooting incident at premises in Lower Klipfontein Road, Silvertown. Upon arrival they found the bodies of two males aged 19 and 36 lying next to each other in the kitchen area of the house, with multiple gunshot wounds on their upper bodies. A third victim aged 22 was shot in the head and was taken to a nearby medical facility where he later died due to the injury he sustained. The two victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. Athlone police registered three counts of murder.
In an unrelated matter, on Monday morning 24 August 2026 at 01:45, Mfuleni SAPS members responded to a shooting incident at premises in Marshall Crescent, Happy Valley. Upon arrival, the bodies of three persons, a woman and two males aged between 20 and 25 were found in a shack with multiple gunshot wounds. All three victims were declared deceased on the scene by the paramedics. Mfuleni police registered three counts of murder.
Both incidents are believed to be gang related and the suspects are yet to be arrested.
Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or to provide information anonymously through the MySAPS App.
