Western Cape Mass Shooting Leaves Three People Dead and Four Injured in Kalksteenfontein
- A mass shooting occurred in the residential area of Kalksteenfontein, which is located near Bonteheuwel in Cape Town
- Seven people were shot during the shooting, which occurred in the evening of 12 March 2026, in Soetkop Street
- The motive for the latest shooting is not yet known, but it happened two days after two men were killed on another street in the area
- Michael Jacobs, a member of the Mitchell's Plain United Residents Association, informed Briefly News about the fatal shooting
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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 mass shooting in Kalksteenfontein has left at least three people dead.
According to information received, gunmen opened fire on seven people in Soetkop Street. Four people were injured, while three passed away.
The shooting happened in the evening of 12 March 2026 in the residential area of Kalksteenfontein, which is located near Bonteheuwel.
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Shooting believed to be gang-related
Briefly News was informed of the shooting by Michael Jacobs, a member of the Mitchell's Plain United Residents Association. The motive for the shooting is not yet known, but it is believed to be gang-related. It happened two days after two men were shot in Hanekam Street, Kalksteenfontein.
Speaking about the shooting, Jacobs said that it was really sad the way the Western Cape communities were deteriorating daily, with no government intervention or promised South African National Defence Force deployment.
The shooting was then confirmed by Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police.
South Africans weigh in on the shooting
Social media users weighed in on the shooting, with many expressing frustration, and some questioned why the SANDF had not been deployed to the area yet.
Garin J Wolf said:
“I don’t know what the army is doing in Johannesburg when they belong in Cape Town.”
Lauren May stated:
“My heart goes out to the kids of Kalksteenfontein who have to experience this time after time, and tomorrow they must just attend school as if nothing happened.”
James Mallon added:
“This is a very serious and worrying situation indeed. This should be classified as high priority,y and the resources need to be doubled. How many more innocent law-abiding citizens' lives are going to be taken because of this scourge, and that's exactly what it is.”
Hanock Mhango asked:
“So, the government doesn't care about Cape Town anymore. Soldiers are supposed to be there, not in Johannesburg."
Brett Steensma asked:
"Where's the military assistance as promised by the government?"
9-month-old baby killed in shooting
Briefly News reported that a mass shooting in Athlone claimed three lives, including a nine-month-old baby's.
The fatal mass shooting comes just days after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the SANDF to the Western Cape.
Police said that the two men who were critically injured in the attack were receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
Five people shot dead in Atlantis
Briefly News also reported that 11 people were gunned down and seven others were injured in two suspected gang-related shootings.
In the first incident, five people were killed in Atlantis, while another six were shot dead in Bishop Lavis in October 2024.
Police have opened multiple murder and attempted murder dockets, while no suspects have yet been arrested at that stage.
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