The chilling murder of Imaan Syms, a 30-year-old pregnant woman, has sent shockwaves through Woodstock, with new details painting a far more sinister picture than initially thought.
Imaan Syms killed in brutal targeted shooting
Sources with intimate knowledge of the situation have confirmed that this was no random act of violence—Imaan was the intended target of a ruthless, cold-blooded hit.
According to insider information, on Monday evening, a man arrived at the residence where Imaan was at the time. He knocked. He asked for her by name.
An unidentified male—who has since gone into hiding—answered the door, unwittingly summoning Imaan to what would be the final moments of her life.
As she approached the doorway, the shooter unleashed a hail of bullets, firing at point-blank range, leaving her with no chance of survival. The suspect then fled into the night, leaving behind a crime scene drenched in horror.
Woodstock SAPS confirmed that the suspect remains at large, and at this stage, no motive has been established.
However, information reaching us after an initial report on the shooting suggests that this may have been a gang-related assassination.
While detectives continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the execution-style killing, speculation is rife that Imaan’s father, Ziyaad Williams, a renowned social activist, could, in some way, be a crucial link in the tragic chain of events that led to her death.
This information remains highly sensitive and unverified, and as such, we will refrain from drawing conclusions until homicide detectives confirm any gang affiliations or deeper motives.
At the time of publishing, Imaan’s family was still waiting to receive her body from forensic investigators.
Due to her Islamic faith, arrangements were already underway for her to be buried today, in accordance with religious customs.
The streets of Woodstock remain tense in the wake of this brazen execution, and as the double homicide investigation intensifies, the burning question lingers: Who wanted Imaan dead—and why?
This is a developing story—updates will follow as more details emerge.
