Two teenagers have died in separate incidents of violence in Cape Town this past weekend.  

On Saturday, three victims, including a 16-year-old, a 17-year-old, and a 25-year-old, were stabbed when two suspects attempted to rob them on the corner of Malva and Petunia Streets in Uitsig.  

The police’s Ndakhe Gwala said the incident took place around 18:15. 

“One of the suspects stabbed the victims and the 17-year-old succumbed to the injuries,” said Gwala. 

Gwala confirmed that two suspects have since been arrested and are making their first court appearance at the Bellville Magistrates’ Court on Monday. They are facing murder and attempted murder charges.  

A day before this incident, another 17-year-old was killed in Mitchells Plain. The teenager was shot in Morgan Village.  

“A shooting occurred at Glenside Road, Morgan Village on Friday 17 April 2026 at about 21:00, resulting in the demise of a 17-year-old male.” 

Gwala said the victim died after being transported to a medical facility.  

The circumstances of this incident are still being investigated, and there’s no clarity on the motive as yet. No arrests have been made either.  

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