Residents in parts of Muizenberg are living in fear as gang-related shootings continue to plague neighbourhoods, including Village Heights in Hillview and Vrygrond. 

The latest violence comes as Cape Town awaits the imminent deployment of the South African military to assist in stabilising gang-affected communities. 

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On Tuesday afternoon, two people were shot and wounded in Village Heights, Hillview.  

“The SAPS Muizenberg Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Nokwanda Harmans, confirms that an attempted murder incident occurred on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at approximately 14:14 in Village Heights, Hillview,” said the Muizenberg Community Policing Forum (CPF) in a statement. 

According to the Muizenberg CPF, reports suggest that four suspects opened fire on individuals believed to be affiliated with a local gang. Two victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds.  

“One victim was shot in the right hand, while another sustained gunshot wounds to the legs.”  

Police said the suspects were travelling in a silver Honda, which was later abandoned at the scene before they fled on foot.  

“The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related. The incident is currently under investigation by SAPS Muizenberg,” the CPF said, noting that no arrests have been made. 

Just hours prior, a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed on Harmony Road in Vrygrond.  

The CPF confirmed that the incident occurred on 16 February at approximately 22:00. 

Officers found the teenager with multiple gunshot wounds, who was declared dead on the scene.  

Police investigations into both incidents are ongoing, with authorities urging residents to come forward with information as efforts intensify to curb escalating gang violence in the area.