Western Cape police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deadly shooting incident that occurred in Ekopoleni, Cape Town, on Saturday night.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), three men aged between 24 and 27 were fatally wounded.
A fourth victim, aged 18, was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
“At approximately 22:41, a lone gunman opened fire on the victims before being picked up by the driver of an Isuzu bakkie. They are yet to be arrested.”
While detectives are pursuing all leads, the police said operational members have been deployed in the area to maintain stability.
“At this stage, the motive for the shooting is believed to be gang-related.”
The public is encouraged to share any information that may assist the investigation by contacting Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or through the My SAPS mobile app.
Police have assured that all information provided will be treated confidentially and anonymously.
Meanwhile, as part of ongoing efforts to combat gang violence, serious and violent crime, and organised crime in the Western Cape, police apprehended several suspects for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and drugs on Friday, 12 September 2025.
A joint operation by the Maitland Flying Squad and the Cape Town K9 Unit led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man in Brown’s Farm for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
The statement said members followed up on information about a wanted suspect and firearms and searched the premises.
The members found two AK-47 assault rifles with ammunition, a signal jammer and a .38 Special revolver in the house.
The matter will be investigated by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as Hawks.
In an unrelated intervention, members of Maitland Flying Squad responded to a complaint about drugs at a premises in Summer Greens on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
“Upon searching the premises, the members found a consignment of mandrax tablets, crystal meth, cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash hidden in different compartments in the house.”
A 49-year-old female was arrested for dealing in drugs.
The suspects will make their respective court appearances in the Athlone and Cape Town Magistrate’s Courts on Monday, 15 September 2025. – SAnews.gov.za
