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A SAPS ‘murder investigation’ graphic.
Seven people have been shot dead in Philippi East on the Cape Flats, on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Andre Traut says the attack happened last night in Road 53 near Better Life.
Traut says police have launched a large-scale manhunt to find those responsible. He says the motive for this attack is unclear and no arrests have been made.
“Detectives attached to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have been assigned to the case and are pursuing every available lead to identify and apprehend those responsible for this brutal attack. Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, has condemned the senseless act of violence and appealed to public to assist police.”
Seven people have been shot dead in Philippi East on the Cape Flats last night. Police spokesperson, Andre Traut says the attack happened last night in Road 53 near Better Life. He says police have launched a large-scale manhunt to find those responsible#MorningLive#SABCNews
— SABCNews_MorningLive (@MorningLiveSABC) October 18, 2025
