Two people were killed and seven others, including an infant, were injured in a shooting in Wesbank in the early hours of Sunday, police said.
Western Cape police have opened two murder cases and seven attempted murder cases.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said officers responded to a complaint in Godetia Street at about 4.40am on 12 July 2026.
On arrival, police found the bodies of a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman. Both had sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene.
Six adults and an infant were injured in the shooting and were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation and no arrests have been reported.
SAPS detectives are investigating the motive for the attack and are appealing to members of the public who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously through the MySAPS app.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
- A shooting in Wesbank on 12 July 2026 resulted in 2 deaths and 7 injuries, including an infant.
- The victims who died were a 22-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, both fatally shot.
- Police have opened two murder cases and seven attempted murder cases related to the incident.
- Six adults and one infant injured in the shooting were hospitalized for treatment.
- The investigation is ongoing, with police appealing to the public for information to aid the case.
