Cape Town – Serious Violent Crime detectives have launched an investigation after four men were shot dead in a suspected taxi-related attack in Nyanga on Saturday night.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said the victims were gunned down at about 9.55pm on 1 August 2026 while travelling in a Toyota Avanza along Old Klipfontein Road.
Police reports, the men had stopped to repair a flat tyre when they were ambushed by unknown gunmen.
“Preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 21:55, the victims were travelling in a Toyota Avanza along Old Klipfontein Road when they stopped to repair a flat tyre. While they were attending to the vehicle, they came under attack by unknown gunmen who opened fire on them,” SAPS said in a statement.
The four adult men sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
“The victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” the statement said.
Police said the suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting and remain at large.
“The unknown suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” SAPS said.
While the motive has not yet been confirmed, investigators believe the attack may be linked to the taxi industry.
“The motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related, however, this will form part of the ongoing police investigation,” police said.
The Serious Violent Crime Unit has registered four counts of murder and is leading the investigation.
Police have appealed to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the SAPS Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPSApp.
“All information received will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” SAPS said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
