Cape Town: The city is offering R100,000 reward to catch Mitchells Plain shooters. The team is working closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to restore calm following multiple shooting incidents, but also to find those who are responsible.
Reportedly, ten people were shot in three separate incidents in Beacon Valley – three of whom died on Thursday, July 03, 2025. Also, two more persons died in shooting incidents in Tafelsig and Town Centre.
Acting Mayor – Alderman Eddie Andrews said that the recent shootings in Mitchells Plain are a direct threat to the safety and well-being of the communities.
“This level of violence will not be tolerated – not in Mitchells Plain, and not anywhere in our city. Every resident has the right to feel safe in their own neighborhood, and we will act decisively to protect that right,” said Andrews.
He further added that the City of Cape Town is offering a R100,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The officials call on residents to come forward with any information that may assist law enforcement agencies.
Moreover, the Safety and Security Directorate is working closely with SAPS – additional staff members were deployed to the area yesterday, including officers attached to the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), the Metro Police Tactical Response Unit and the Traffic Services’ Roadblock Unit.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith stated that it is imperative that they find those responsible for these shootings.
Apart from manpower, the City of Cape Town also has various other resources that are available to SAPS to help expedite the investigations. They will maintain the increased deployment levels in the area to help restore calm, and to find the perpetrators.
Smith added that he understands that the public might be hesitant to speak up, but please, if you know anything about yesterday’s events, they ask that you consider coming forward and share that information.
Anyone with information about the identify of the shooters, is asked to please contact SAPS or the City. Tips received by the dedicated tip-off line are relayed to the relevant City agency. The system is NOT open to people under the age of 18.