Western Cape Police Launch Manhunt After Three Men Shot Dead in Gordon’s Bay, South Africans React
- Three men were gunned down in a shooting in the Gordon's Bay area of the Western Cape on 27 January 2026
- Members of the South African Police Service in the Western Cape are searching for the unidentified gunmen
- South Africans expressed frustration with the ongoing violence in the province and the lack of law enforcement action
- Brigadier Novela Potelwa provided more details to Briefly News about the shooting in Gordon's Bay
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, 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 - A manhunt has been launched for suspects involved in a fatal shooting in Gordon’s Bay.
Three men, aged between 40 and 45, were shot and killed in a parking lot in Gordon’s Bay on the night of Tuesday, 27 January 2025. Two of the men passed away inside the vehicle, while the third died outside the car.
The victims were parked outside Gordon’s Bay Mall
Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa confirmed to Briefly News that the victims were in the parking lot of the Gordon’s Bay Mall.
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At approximately 21:30 am, unknown gunmen travelling in a vehicle approached and opened fire on them. The suspects then fled in their vehicle. Gordon’s Bay police have now registered three murder dockets for investigation.
While the motive of the shooting is not yet known, the incident is believed to be gang-related. No one has been arrested yet, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 08600 10111.
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South Africans react to the latest shooting
The shooting sparked various reactions online, with many noting how frequent the fatal incidents were.
Jonathan Scharneck asked:
“Where's the SANDF?”
Posonie M Popo questioned:
“Why are police always appealing to the public to find the killers?”
Steve Vandal stated:
“The President of this country is just chilling at his office, not worried, whereas people are dying every day. As long as it’s not his family, he doesn’t care. Then, come elections, he will come out to the people and give them empty promises, and people will vote.”
Asa Theron voiced concern:
“Sometimes innocent people get caught in gang wars on a daily basis in Lavender Hill, and those places, but no manhunts are launched. Is Gordons Bay in a league of its own to warrant a manhunt? It’s always just rest in peace on every corner, and we get on with our daily lives.”
Jacquelyn Langhein recalled:
“Scary. I am praying that the suspects are found soon. I heard gunshots last night and the cars speeding off.”
Nancy Chihande noted:
“Every day someone is being killed.”
Unathi Dyalvane urged:
“These shootings are becoming more and more frequent. Something definitely needs to be done. I mean, we find ourselves torn between wearing a bulletproof vest or a plain t-shirt simply just to go out and groove. A sad state of affairs if you ask me.”
Other stories about shootings in the Western Cape in 2026
Briefly News reported that fatal shootings remain a constant in the Western Cape in 2026.
- Seven were killed in a mass shooting in Cape Town's Marikana informal settlement on 17 January 2026.
- Former Cape Town athlete Bulelwa Mtshagi was killed in a violent shooting at her home in Crossroads.
- A 19-year-old was arrested by police in connection with a mass shooting at a tavern in Philippi.
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