Two women have died after being hit by a City of Cape Town vehicle in Khayelitsha over the weekend.

The circumstances of the incident are being investigated, but the women are believed to have been knocked down by the vehicle on Lansdowne Road, Green Point, in the early evening on Sunday.

The SAPS confirmed that the women were declared dead on the scene and that a culpable homicide case was opened for further investigation. No arrests have been made at this stage.

“Khayelitsha police registered a culpable homicide case for investigation following an accident on Sunday evening, 08 November 2026, at about 18:30, in Lansdowne Road, GreenPoint, involving a City of Cape Town vehicle… Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously,” said Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg.

The City has told the media it has also launched an internal investigation.

Metro Police spokesperson, Ruth Solomons, said her department is working with police to establish the circumstances of the incident, noting that the outcome of its internal investigation will determine what the Safety and Security Directorate’s next steps will be.

“The City acknowledges the tragic loss of life and recognises the impact that this incident has on all those affected. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones during this difficult time,” said Solomons.

Phaladi Shuping of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) confirmed that the police watchdog is looking into the incident as well.

“The investigation is at an early stage because the incident allegedly happened last weekend,” Shuping noted.

Three weeks ago, a City law enforcement vehicle was among five vehicles involved in a crash on Baden Powell Drive, in which 29 people were injured.