10 killed, 11 wounded in Lwandle shisanyama shooting
Ten people were killed and 11 wounded after gunmen opened fire on patrons at a shisanyama in Lwandle early on Sunday. No arrests had been made.
Ten individuals lost their lives and eleven others sustained injuries after a group of gunmen infiltrated a Lwandle shisanyama, a popular spot for entertainment and braaied meat sales, around 1:46am on Sunday, 27 September 2026. The victims included five who perished at the scene and another five who died following treatment at medical facilities.
The surviving eleven victims are currently receiving medical care. Western Cape police reported that the gunmen entered the venue and began firing at patrons. As of Sunday morning, no arrests had been made, and detectives were actively searching for the perpetrators. Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Sizakhele Dyantyi has assembled a multidisciplinary investigation team, headed by Serious and Violent Crime detectives, to probe the incident.
Police have also bolstered patrols in the Lwandle area while the search for the gunmen continues. Murder and attempted murder charges have been filed by Lwandle police. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has not disclosed the possible motive behind the attack nor the number of gunmen involved. The identities of the deceased have not been released and will be made public once their next of kin have been notified.
Police have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or submit details through the MySAPS app.
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