Western Cape SAPS Investigating 3 Double Murders in Kraaifontein, SA Weighs In on Growing Crisis
- Police in Kraaifontein are investigating three separate shootings that rocked the area over two days
- The fatal shootings happened on the same days that Professor Firoz Cachalia visited the Western Cape
- South Africans shared their thoughts on the latest murders, suggesting what needs to happen in the province
PAY ATTENTION: AI Deepfakes Are Everywhere — Spot Them With Our Free Fact-Checking Course. Join Now!
Source: Getty Images
Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
WESTERN CAPE – Police in Kraaifontein are investigating three double murders which have rocked the Western Cape area.
The murders happened in three separate shootings across Monday, 8 September, and Tuesday, 9 September 2025. It comes amid Acting Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia’s visit to the area following a rise in gang violence.
Four women were killed in murders
Police have since confirmed that at least four of the victims were women. In the first incident on Monday night, police responded to a complaint of a shooting in Eikendal at approximately 9:30 pm. There, they found two victims, aged 20 and 22, who had sustained gunshot wounds. Both were declared deceased on the scene. No arrests have been made yet.
DON'T MISS IT: Stay Away From Fake News With Our Short, Free Fact-Checking Course. Join And Get Certified!
On Tuesday, the area was hit by two more double murders. At approximately 11:30 pm, two females, aged 19 and 25, were fatally wounded after they were shot in Molefe Street, Wallacedene. A 24-year-old was also wounded in the attack and rushed to a hospital for further treatment.
Minutes later, in the same Wallacedene area, two women in their twenties were fatally shot. When police arrived at the scene, they found the two victims inside a bedroom, each with gunshot wounds to their heads.
The motives for the murders are not yet known, but police are not ruling out that they could be linked.
Source: Getty Images
Acting Police Minister visits Western Cape
The murders occurred on the same days that the Acting Police Minister conducted visits to the province. Addressing the media about the issues, Professor Cachalia said that it was no longer just random gang violence but now organised crime. He also stated that police were under-resourced to deal with the crisis plaguing the area.
“The country is under siege by criminals, by gangs. They are the ones who are selling drugs, making a fortune. By the way, we are not dealing with smallanyana gangs anymore, we are dealing with people who are running big businesses, maybe top officials, which makes it even worse. These people are destroying our communities,” he said.
The minister added that he had engaged with Station Commanders of the various police stations and was working on a plan to address the resource crisis.
How did South Africans react to the news?
Social media users weighed in on the latest murders, sharing mixed reactions to the news. Some noted how the Cape was no longer a safe place to live in, while others blamed the government for not doing more.
Thembaz Akhanani Kondile Ndela said:
“Let’s go home before the tunnel closes. Cape Town is no longer a place to stay.”
Ngwekazi Kalanga Memela suggested:
“Send the SANDF there at night. They must go house to house and arrest everyone who has a firearm, even if they have paperwork. Only after ballistics are tested can they be released.”
Priest Breeze stated:
“As long as the President is a terrorist, the country will be under terrorism.”
B Di Sheits added:
“Kraaifontein, like the Cape Flats, is a mess.”
Joe White said:
“Cape Town is a warzone. Treat it as such. The SANDF need to be on the streets, guarding the hotspots, freeing up SAPS to hunt criminals. It’s getting out of control, and something drastically needs to be done. People aren't supposed to live like this. The DA promised a lot to get to power, even boasted about bringing in Israeli and American 'experts' to solve the problem. Well, obviously, they failed and now lay the blame squarely on the SA government and the ANC. It’s now up to the President to do something that can change the situation. People aren't supposed to live in constant fear, with the poorest most affected. It's choking the life out of us. It’s not right.”
Robyn Hood stated:
“I’m from Kraaifontein. It’s one of the most dangerous places to live. Our kids are dying here. No one is safe. You can be killed at any time.”
Timtom Fish suggested:
“Guns are in the wrong hands. Just ban guns, whether legal or illegal; otherwise, South Africa will turn into America.”
Other Kraaifontein-related fatal shootings
Briefly News reported that there have been numerous fatal shootings in or around the area already in 2025.
In January 2025, the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary in Kraaifontein was shot dead outside the school.
In May 2025, an officer who was stationed at the Kraaifontein Police Station was shot dead outside a mosque.
On 19 August 2025, an 11-year-old was killed in the crossfire of a shootout between two rival gangs.
PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza!
Source: Briefly News
