Three young men were murdered in Gugulethu. A manhunt has been launched to find the perpetrators. Police say the killings took place on Tuesday evening, 7 October 2025, at around 18:30, in the Lotus informal settlement, in Gugulethu.

Three young men were murdered in Gugulethu

Western Cape Police spokesperson, Andre Traut, says the men who were killed were all in their twenties. Colonel Traut says, according to reports, the victims were attacked by unknown gunmen who opened fire on them. The suspects then fled the scene. He says, at this stage, the motive for the attack has not yet been established.

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Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit were deployed to investigate. Traut says they are pursuing all leads to trace and apprehend those responsible for the murders. He says Police Management has strongly condemned the senseless act of violence. At the same time, the investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice has been prioritised.

Call for information

A call has been made to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident to contact the authorities. Also, if you have information that could assist in the probe, your cooperation is sought. You can contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application. Traut added that all information received will be treated confidentially.