Wynberg Court Murder Case at Advanced Stage, Western Cape Police Seize AK-47 Rifles and Pistols

• The State confirmed that investigations into a murder at the Wynberg Magistrate's Court are at an advanced stage
• Police also seized firearms, including six AK-47 rifles and eight nine-millimetre pistols with ammunition, in the Western Cape
• The Western Cape province continues to be plagued by gang violence, with over 300 people killed in August 2025 alone

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 continue to make strides in combating rising gang violence in the Western Cape.

Gang violence has seen over 300 people murdered in August 2025 alone, with the crisis not slowing down in September either. As police struggle to combat the crisis, there have been some breakthroughs.

Law enforcement officials not only seized more illegal firearms in Cape Town, but also made breakthroughs in an ongoing murder investigation.

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State’s investigations into the Wynberg murder are at an advanced stage

The five suspects arrested in connection with the Dingalomoya Chintso murder case will appear in court again in November 2025, but the State has confirmed that investigations are at an advanced stage.

Chintso, a former taxi operator, was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court in April 2025. He was facing charges of murder and possession of an illegal firearm at the time of his death.

Shireen Mathews, Abubaker Adams, Brian Booysen, Wanay Farao, and Vuyisani Zengethwa were arrested in connection with the crime, with prosecutors alleging that Mathews was the mastermind behind the murder.

With the next appearance just over a month away, the State has provided an update on investigations, saying that the prosecution team were still downloading cellphone data that will help strengthen its case. The State also believes it can prove that Matthews called Booysen to organise guns and also got him to hire the men to carry out the hit.

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The prosecution is also confident it can prove that Matthews requested an e-hailing service car to drop off and pick up Booysen and the hitmen.

Police seize illegal firearms in the province

While investigations are underway into current cases, police are also attempting to prevent further murders.

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, confirmed that police were able to seize illegal firearms that were contributing to the gang-related shootings.

On Monday, 22 September 2025, police confiscated six AK-47 rifles and eight nine-millimetre pistols with ammunition in Bellville. Eight people were also arrested.

Over the weekend, 20 to 21 September, SAPS and law enforcement officers also seized guns in Tafelsig, Beacon Valley and Hanover Park.

"These operational successes are a testament to the dedication, vigilance and bravery of our officers on the ground. Each illegal firearm taken off the streets is one less weapon that can be used to harm or terrorise our communities," Marais said.

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Man shot dead outside Athlone Magistrate's Court

Briefly News reported that a man was shot dead at the Athlone Magistrate's Court on 5 September 2025.

The man, who is believed to be a member of a gang, was gunned down by a man who then fled the scene.

The City of Cape Town has been plagued by gang violence, with no end in sight to the continuous killings.

Source: Briefly News