Manhunt launched after three women shot in the head in Khayelitsha

The bodies of three young women – aged 17, 20 and 21 – were discovered in a passage between shacks in Khayelitsha on Monday evening. All three had been shot in the head.

“Residents at the TT Block informal settlement recall hearing gunshots after 8pm. A few minutes later the bodies of the young women were discovered,” said police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

Police have launched a manhunt to find the suspects.

“Western Cape police have instituted the 72-hour activation plan for the mobilisation of resources in search of the suspects.”

Potelwa said the motive for the shooting is yet to be determined.

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“Anyone with information about the incident that could assist the police investigations is urged to contact police on Crime Stop at 08600-10111 or submit information via the My SAPS App. Information received will be handled in strict confidence.”

Taxi rank shooting

Meanwhile, a suspect will appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after a shooting at the Joe Slovo taxi rank in Milnerton on 22 September. The 41-year-old man was arrested by police on Monday.

Three people were killed on the scene of the shooting and a fourth victim died in hospital.

“It is suspected that the shooting is linked to conflict within the taxi industry,” said Potelwa.

The suspect faces charges of murder and attempted murder.

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