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R100 000 reward offered for information on Cape Town murders

Western Cape police are urgently seeking public assistance in solving a series of tragic murders that claimed eleven lives in Gugulethu, Langa, and Lingelethu West.

R100 000 reward offered for information on Cape Town murders

The Western Cape police have announced a cash reward of up to R100 000 per case for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in multiple murders in Gugulethu, Langa, and Lingelethu West. On August 8 and 9, eleven people were killed in three separate shootings. On August 9, three more people were fatally wounded in a shooting in the Barcelona Informal Settlement of Gugulethu.

In Langa, five individuals were shot. Three days prior, three people were shot and killed in TR Block, Lingelethu West. Despite following up on all leads, the Serious Violent Crime detectives have not made any arrests. The Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit is now offering R100 000 for each case for any information that could assist in the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

The public is urged to come forward with any information that might help the investigations. Crime stop can be contacted on 08600 10111, or the MySAPS application can be used anonymously.

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