Mitchells Plain detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the lives of two people in Rocklands on Sunday.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the incident took place at Cuckoo Close, Rocklands. It is alleged that unknown suspects opened fire on three individuals, fatally wounding two men aged 32 and 36.

Police spokesperson Thembakazi Mpendukana says the motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

“According to reports, unknown gunmen fired shots at the three victims at around 19:00. Two victims succumbed to their injuries and were declared deceased at the crime scene. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old male victim who was with them at the time of the incident was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical care.”

Mitchells Plain detectives have opened cases of double murder and attempted murder. No arrests have been made.

The shooting follows another deadly shooting in Tafelsig last Wednesday, 08 July 2026, that claimed the lives of three people, leaving two others wounded. Police are continuing their investigation while the search for the suspects remains ongoing.