HOUT BAY – Police found three men dead with gunshot wounds in a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay last night. Subsequently, this discovery prompted a murder investigation.
Furthermore, officers discovered the bodies in a silver Hyundai i20 at Holomisa Square at approximately 23:45 on Tuesday 14 October.
Meanwhile, police are investigating the motive for the killings, which officially remains unclear. Additionally, police sources said they have not ruled out extortion-related activity in their pursuit of all leads. As a result, officials assigned the case to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit for investigation.
In response, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile condemned the violence, calling the incident “deeply concerning.” Moreover, he urged community members to provide information to assist the investigation.
Similarly, Loyiso Skoti, chairman of the Hout Bay Community Policing Forum, said the murders highlighted ongoing safety concerns in the area. He explained, “People in Hout Bay are always in fear for their lives. However, when it comes to connecting these crimes with broader criminal activities we are often in the dark and must depend on police investigations.”
Currently, the CPF works with SAPS through monthly community meetings and joint patrols to address local crime concerns.
Finally, anyone with information can contact Crime Stop anonymously on 08600 10111 or SMS 32211.
