| Triple murder under investigation in Gugulethu | |
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| Date Published: | 2026/04/14 |
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Media Statement WESTERN CAPE - SAPS in the Western Cape has expressed serious concern following a triple murder incident in Gugulethu on the evening of Monday, 13 April 2026. At approximately 20:22, SAPS members responded to a complaint at Nontulo Street, New Cross, where they discovered the bodies of two victims, a male and a female, inside a residence. Both sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and upper body. A third male victim was found outside the premises with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. The deceased males are aged 33 and 46. The motive for the attack is currently unknown and forms part of the ongoing investigation. Serious and Violent Crime detectives have been assigned to the case and will pursue all available leads with urgency and diligence to ensure that those responsible are brought to book. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application. All information will be treated with strict confidentiality. Ends
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