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Police probe fatal Western Cape shootings

Official source

Source domain: sanews.gov.za

Collected on 11 August 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement from SAnews reporting that Western Cape police are investigating three separate shooting incidents in Langa, Gugulethu, and Khayelitsha that resulted in 11 deaths. The South African Police Service is actively seeking public information to assist in the investigation, offering both direct phone contact and anonymous reporting via the MySAPS app. No arrests have been made yet.

What this document offers

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anonymous tip submissionOngoing

Submit anonymous tips via MySAPS app

Individuals can share information about the shootings anonymously using the MySAPS mobile application, ensuring confidentiality.

Who it is for: any person with knowledge of the incidents who wishes to remain anonymous
How to act on it: Use the MySAPS mobile application to submit information without revealing identity

The document's recorded date is 9 August 2026. Confirm on the official source.

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Information may also be shared anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

GOVNEWS-83467

Key Takeaways

GOVNEWS-83467
2026-08-09
Langa
Gugulethu
Khayelitsha
11 fatalities
SAPS
08600 10111
MySAPS mobile app
South African Police Service (SAPS)
GCIS / SAnews
Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi
Roze Britz
Janine Arcangeli
Zanele Mngadi

Dates

Opening Date

9 August 2026

Closing Date

9 August 2026