A man has been killed in Manenberg and a woman who was with him has been wounded in an attack. The pair was in Sneeuberg Road, just after 8am this morning, on Wednesday 25 June 2025, when unknown gunmen opened fire on them.
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A man has been killed in Manenberg
A woman has been wounded in Manenberg in the same attack. The local Police’s Media Liaison Officer says Manenberg detectives are currently combing the crime scene. Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says a 40-year-old man was killed in the shooting incident and a 32-year-old female sustained serious injuries.
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Their identities have not yet been released to the public.
A woman was wounded in Manenberg
Swartbooi says when the patrol vehicle arrived at the crime scene this morning, officers were informed that two victims had been rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment as they had sustained serious injuries. He says, on arrival at the medical facility, police members discovered that the 40-year-old man had been declared deceased by medical personnel.
Rushed to hospital
The woman who was with him is still being receiving medical attention for the injuries she sustained. Manenberg Police say the unknown suspects who fled the scene are yet to be arrested. At this stage, police believe that the motive for the attack could be related to gangs.
Cases of murder and attempted murder
Swartbooi added that officers are probing a case of murder and one of attempted murder.
“We appeal to anyone who can shed light on the circumstances surrounding this incident to please call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously,” Swartbooi concluded.
