Eltino ‘Malkak’ Fortuin: Rugby Player Among Two People Killed in Kraaifontein Double Murder

• Two men were shot dead within 30 minutes of each other in the same block of flats in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein on Monday
• One of the victims was identified as Eltino 'Malkak' Fortuin, a member of the Morningstar Rugby Club, whose teammates paid tribute online
• Crime activists condemned the killings and called for greater action as no arrests had been made as of this publication

Two men were fatally shot in separate but closely linked incidents at a block of flats in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein, on Monday, 21 September 2026, with one of the victims identified as a member of the Morningstar Rugby Club.

Both shootings took place inside C-Block at Gabrielle Court, approximately 30 minutes apart. The first victim, aged 27, was shot multiple times in the head, left arm and lower back at around 12:05.

A second man, aged 20, was subsequently shot dead in the same block, also sustaining multiple gunshot wounds to the head. Medical personnel declared both men dead at the scene.

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Tributes Pour in for Morningstar Rugby Club Member

The older of the two victims was identified as Eltino Fortuin, known to teammates and friends by his nickname "Malkak." Fortuin was an active member of the Morningstar Rugby Club, which shared a tribute on its social media pages following his death.

"It is with great sadness that the Morningstar Rugby Club family says goodbye to one of our own, Eltino 'Malkak' Fortuin. Malkak, as he was known at Morningstar, came from Kraaifontein and was 100% an MRC Boy. He wasn't just a player, he was part of the MRC family. His love for Morningstar, his teammates and rugby will always be remembered. Rest in peace, Malkak. MRC Boy forever. One Club. One Family," the club wrote.

Activists Demand Action on Kraaifontein Violence

Community figures have spoken out against the ongoing bloodshed in the area. Gavin Riddles, Acting CPF Chairperson and National Chairperson of the Community Law and Order Foundation, said authorities needed to do more to address the situation.

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"We totally condemn these senseless daily killings and shootings in Kraaifontein. More must be done, and enough is enough. This is a murder and double murder; too much," Riddles said.

Source: Briefly News