CAPE TOWN – Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators responsible for the fatal shooting of five people in Langa on Saturday evening, 8 August.

Police said officers responded to a complaint at approximately 22:45 regarding a shooting at a house in Winnie Mandela Street, Phase 3, Langa. Upon arrival, officers discovered five victims with gunshot wounds.

Four men and one woman were fatally wounded in the attack. One of the deceased men has been identified as a 28-year-old.

Motive unknown

According to police, the motive for the shooting is yet to be determined. Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including information regarding the possible use of the premises for drug-related activities.

No arrests have been made at this stage. Detectives are following every available lead and working to establish the sequence of events that led to the attack and to identify those responsible.

Commissioner condemns violence

Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, has condemned the violence and directed the Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives to pursue every available investigative avenue to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.

“The senseless loss of five lives is deeply concerning and cannot be tolerated. We have directed our Serious Violent Crime detectives to pursue every available investigative avenue to identify, apprehend and bring those responsible before a court of law. We will continue to mobilise all available resources in our efforts to address violent crime and ensure the safety of our communities,” said Dyantyi.

Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information can also be provided anonymously via the MySAPS app.

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