Two Men Aged 20 And 25 Shot Dead In Langa Shooting, Third Person Wounded
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Two men, aged 20 and 25, were shot dead and a third person was wounded during a shooting in Langa, Cape Town, on Monday evening, 12 October 2026.
The incident occurred on Teenage Vuso Street in Zone 5, where police discovered the bodies of the two men inside a vehicle at approximately 18:40.
According to police, both men had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. A third victim was also injured during the shooting and transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that Langa police had opened two murder cases and one attempted murder case following the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation. Police have not confirmed the motive for the shooting, and no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
Langa community leader Nomalungelo Bikitsha said the incident had left residents shocked, particularly because the shooting occurred while people were returning home from work and members of the public, including children, were in the area.
Bikitsha said community leaders intended to work towards strengthening safety measures in the neighbourhood, including efforts to ensure a more visible presence by Community Police Forum members and police officers.
She also indicated that the community had previously experienced shootings and that local crime-prevention initiatives were already in place, although resources remained limited.
Police have not released further details about the identities of the deceased or the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to establish what happened and identify those responsible.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation can contact SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information through the MySAPS application.
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Woman Killed In Four-Vehicle Crash On Durban’s M4 Near Hyper By The Sea
A woman has died following a serious crash involving four vehicles on the M4 Ruth First Highway in Durban North on Tuesday morning, 13 October 2026.
The collision occurred on the northbound carriageway near Hyper by the Sea at approximately 08:45, according to information released by the Durban Metro Police Service.
Initial reports indicate that a bakkie travelling north overturned and landed in the path of oncoming traffic, resulting in a collision involving three other vehicles.
A woman travelling in one of the light motor vehicles sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
At least one of the vehicles caught fire following the collision. The eThekwini Fire Department responded and extinguished the blaze.
Emergency personnel from Durban Metro Police North, Search and Rescue, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the eThekwini Fire Department, ALS Paramedics and Life Response attended the scene.
Nine People Reportedly Injured
In addition to the fatality, nine people were reportedly injured in the crash. Injured occupants were treated at the scene before being transported to nearby medical facilities for further care.
The full extent of the injuries has not been detailed in the initial Metro Police update. However, emergency medical teams and other responders were dispatched to assist those involved.
Traffic Disruptions On The M4
The crash caused significant traffic disruption in the area. Motorists were advised to use alternative routes while emergency services worked at the scene.
Traffic was being diverted at Riverside, and drivers were urged to approach the area cautiously, remain patient and follow directions from law enforcement officers.
The southbound carriageway was also reported closed at the Riverside off-ramp while authorities continued working at the scene.
Investigation Into The Crash
The SAPS Collision Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The precise cause of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Authorities indicated that the deceased would be removed from the vehicle once the necessary investigation at the scene had been completed.
Motorists travelling through Durban North were urged to exercise caution and give emergency personnel sufficient space to carry out their duties.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further details may be released as they become available.
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