Cassper Nyovest Reacts to Shooting Outside UJ Doornfontein Campus in Johannesburg

Cassper Nyovest Reacts to Shooting Outside UJ Doornfontein Campus in Johannesburg

  • Cassper Nyovest spoke out after a video of a shooting near UJ Doornfontein Campus circulated on X
  • Two people were shot dead inside a seven-seater vehicle by an unknown gunman outside the university
  • Mzansi erupted online, with many questioning President Ramaphosa's response to crime in South Africa
Reports indicated that the victims were inside a vehicle when the shooting happened, with the incident described by some sources as a possible hit
Cassper Nyovest reacted after two men were fatally shot outside the University of Johannesburg’s Doornfontein campus in Johannesburg on 14 September 2026. Image: Cassper Nyovest
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Cassper Nyovest has broken his silence after a chilling video of a broad-daylight shooting outside the University of Johannesburg's Doornfontein Campus began circulating on X, leaving many South Africans shaken and furious.

The footage, which appears to have been captured from street level near a gated vehicle entrance, shows the aftermath of the attack. According to the original post by @K1hood_hero, two people were gunned down inside a seven-seater by an unknown hitman near UJ Doornfontein Campus, an area frequented by students heading to their residences. SAPS and forensics reportedly arrived on the scene shortly after.

Cassper's reaction to the UJ shooting

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Reacting to the clip, Cassper, who goes by @casspernyovest on X, was visibly disturbed by the calm demeanour of the shooter. The rapper's post resonated with thousands, quickly drawing a wave of responses from Mzansi. He wrote:

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"Dawg, how is this normal? Just look at how chilled the gunmen is. A Toyota Corolla as a getaway car, cause like ain't no need for speed to get out also cause I mean, this everyday for them. How does the president or the powers that be feel about this country they are leading?"

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Mzansi reacts to the UJ Doornfontein shooting

The video sparked widespread anger, with many directing their frustration at the government. Here are some of the reactions:

@Mchunu2Mlamuli said:

"Do you think we have a President? That man doesn't have balls they just living a lavish life, protected 24/7. The government doesn't care about what is happening within our country."

@OnePablo20 wrote:

"The president chased down people who stole dollars in his farm and beat the bad out of them. Off the books. He also authorised mine workers to be killed in Marikana. So you think he will be shook by this? Never!"

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@monde_dbn offered a different take:

"This right here is a clear example that we have a murder/crime problem in this country. NO ONE is safe, men or women. Stop with the gender wars and deal with the actual problem!"

@saider17149 said:

"Our president would rather give away 600 million for a 30 June peaceful protest than to protect South African citizens."

@Sqeeedet reacted:

"What on earth? This guy is so chilled, no stress, no pressure. Imagine a whole AK as for the getaway car Toyota Corolla nah this country is getting bad imagine everyday we get people shot killed yea ne hae ke mathata nyovi we not safe."

@MazakaThePriest aimed Cassper directly:

"When we scream for tighter border control, Cass, you jump on podcasts and defend immigrants; everything that is happening in SA today is because of illegal immigrants."

@TekisiD4D added:

"Lt. General Mkhwanazi was killing these guys, but wokeness said he was conducting extrajudicial killings. People got a lot to say and are always in the way of justice."

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CCTV footage showed Reiger Park shooting

Video footage allegedly showing Reiger Park suspect Regan Collis at home during the deadly shooting surfaced online over the weekend.

Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale said investigators remain confident in their case, insisting the footage will be dealt with in court.

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