The South African Police Service is investigating a fatal shooting incident believed to be taxi-related after four men were shot and killed in Nyanga on Tuesday morning, 02 June 2026.
Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 08:30, unknown suspects opened fire on a group of individuals at the corner of Moonwood Drive and Sheffield Road. Four adult males, whose ages are yet to be determined, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene.
Two other men were injured during the attack and were admitted to hospital in a critical condition.
The suspects fled the scene and have not yet been identified.
Provincial detectives attached to the Provincial SVC Taxi Unit are pursuing all available leads to identify and apprehend those responsible, while forensic experts are processing the crime scene and gathering evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. Additional police deployments have been dispatched to the area to heighten security and maintain stability.
The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.
