A 45-year-old man was shot dead and another wounded at 6am on Thursday, when gunmen opened fire on the men loading a taxi at the corner of Duinefontein and Turfhall Roads. A dawn attack at one of Manenberg’s busiest intersections has jolted Cape Town’s violence-weary communities less than a day after the city reeled from two killings near Athlone Magistrate’s Court and a gang hit in Rocklands that claimed the life of nine-year-old Zechariah Matthee. SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said: “Manenberg police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Thursday morning, December 4 2025, at about 6am on the corner of Duinefontein and Turfhall Roads and upon arrival on the scene they found two males who sustained gunshot wounds.
A 45-year-old male was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while a 21-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound to his back was transported to a medical facility for treatment.” Twigg added: “The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. We can confirm that an adult male was arrested by Law Enforcement officers.” Manenberg detectives are investigating murder and attempted-murder cases. Manenberg CPF spokesperson Vernon Visagie confirmed the victims were attacked while loading a taxi.
“Guys were loading a taxi at around 6am this morning when a black Hyundai Atos pulled up beside them, opened fire, killing one of the victims. The other was taken to hospital.” “Metro Police heard of this, gave chase and met up with these guys near the Nyanga junction area. These guys then opened fire on the officers.
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The driver of the Hyundai was shot and injured and metro police arrested him and took him to hospital where he is currently under police surveillance.” A second suspect fled. “Police also gave chase after another suspect who ran off. He is still on the run,” Visagie said. He added: “We can’t say whether the incident is gang-related but the investigation is underway.”
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