Western Cape police have launched a manhunt after 13 people were killed in separate incidents across the province, authorities confirmed on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
In the first incident, three men aged between 20 and 24 were shot and killed inside an informal dwelling in Makhaza on Sunday evening. Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said the motive for the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made.
The remaining 10 deaths occurred in other locations across the Western Cape over the weekend, though police have not yet released full details on those incidents. Traut urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
This surge in violence has raised concerns among community leaders, who are calling for increased police patrols in affected areas. The investigation is ongoing.
