One Dead, Two Injured In Strandfontein Shooting Captured On CCTV
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A 31-year-old man has been shot and killed, while two other people were injured during a shooting at a residential property in Strandfontein, Cape Town.
The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, 6 November 2026, at a property in St Helena Close, also known as St Helenasingel, at approximately 17:30.
CCTV footage of the shooting has circulated on social media, showing the moments leading up to and during the attack.
The footage shows four young men gathered inside a garage when a silver-grey Volkswagen Golf arrives outside the property.
Two armed men can then be seen getting out of the vehicle before approaching the group and opening fire.
Multiple shots are fired as the men inside the garage attempt to escape the attack. The suspects subsequently return to their vehicle, which had briefly reversed, before driving away from the scene.
The entire incident unfolds in approximately 45 seconds.
One of the victims, wearing a red top, is seen lying motionless on the garage floor after the shooting.
One man killed and two injured
Western Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel F.C. van Wyk confirmed that Strandfontein police opened a murder case and two counts of attempted murder following the shooting.
A 31-year-old man sustained fatal gunshot wounds, while two other victims were injured during the attack.
The injured victims were transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Police have not disclosed the identities of the victims or provided further details about the extent of the injuries sustained by the survivors.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, with police yet to establish the motive behind the attack.
No arrests had been reported in connection with the incident as of Saturday, 7 November.
Strandfontein rocked by a series of shootings
The latest attack comes amid a series of deadly shootings that have affected Strandfontein and surrounding areas in recent weeks.
On Saturday, 17 October, two men aged 33 and 44 were shot dead in Dinghie Circle in Old Strandfontein. Two other people were injured during the same incident.
According to police, occupants of two white Volkswagen Polo vehicles arrived at the scene and opened fire on the victims before fleeing.
Police indicated that the motive for that particular shooting was believed to be gang-related.
On Monday, 19 October, another fatal shooting was reported in Korvette Road, where a 26-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
A further fatal incident occurred in Garden Lane on Thursday, 22 October. Police discovered the body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds in an open field. His age was not immediately established.
The motive for the Garden Lane shooting was also believed to be gang-related.
The spate of violence prompted increased police visibility in parts of Strandfontein, with additional law enforcement deployments introduced following concerns raised by residents.
Community representatives, police and residents also held discussions about safety concerns and the increase in violent crime in the area.
Police appeal for information
Police investigations into Friday’s shooting are continuing.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could assist detectives in identifying and locating the suspects is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Information can also be provided anonymously.
Police have not confirmed whether the latest shooting is connected to the earlier incidents in Strandfontein.
The motive remains unknown, and no arrests had been announced at the time of publication.
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