Cape Town homicide detectives have their hands full with piling dockets, with Muizenberg contributing to two mass shootings in less than a week, the most recent of which took place on Saturday night.
Muizenberg violence takes a dark turn with two mass deaths in a week
In a statement released on Sunday, Cape Town SAPS spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut confirmed that at around 22:30, officers were called to the scene of a harrowing mass shooting at Mike Place, Xakabantu, an informal settlement on the east side of the Cape Peninsula.
Initial reports indicate that four victims were targeted in an ambush that killed three, one male and two females, aged between 29 and 32.
“A fourth victim, a male, survived after sustaining a gunshot wound and managed to escape,” Col. Traut confirmed.
The circumstance surrounding the deadly shooting are still subject to investigation, with authorities facing mounting pressure from the community over a recent spike in gun violence.
Just three days ago, Lotus River residents were rocked by the gory sight of five bodies strewn across the corner of Buck Road and 5th Avenue, opposite the Astron fuel station.
On Wednesday, 13 August 2025, Overcome Heights was the scene of a mass shooting that left four victims dead.
In a statement at the time, Col. Traut revealed that the victims’ bodies were found on Mountain Road at around 05:30. All had suffered fatal gunshot wounds.
“Our detectives are working tirelessly to determine the exact events that led to this incident,” the police said at the time.
Regarding Saturday night’s shooting in Muizenberg, police confirmed that the suspects “fled the scene and are yet to be arrested.”
“The motive for the attack remains unclear, and detectives are pursuing all available leads to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Col. Traut said.
Cape Town SAPS has, in response to the increasing violence, deployed more patrol vehicles in the area as investigations continue.
“The SAPS appeals to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or to submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application,” the police pleaded.