Cape Flats father to walk 100km in memory of son killed in Lavender Hill shooting
After his son Keenan was killed in a Lavender Hill shooting that left five people dead, Mark Nicholson plans a three-day, 100km memorial walk against gun violence on the Cape Flats
Mark Nicholson plans to undertake a 100km walk in memory of his son, Keenan, who was killed in a Lavender Hill shooting. On October 24, 2026, gunmen opened fire during a gathering at Ponta Court, resulting in five deaths and three injuries. Keenan was among those killed when gunmen stormed the house while family and friends were gathered for a braai.
The police investigation is ongoing, with authorities suspecting the incident was linked to gang violence. Western Cape Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa stated that no arrests have been made yet, and they remain on high alert in the area. Nicholson's walk, scheduled to begin on November 22 and end on November 25, aims to highlight the issue of gun violence and the failures of the justice system on the Cape Flats.
He is considering stopping in Atlantis to pay tribute to another victim of gun violence. Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron emphasized the need for sustained police pressure and intervention to address the constant supply of illicit firearms, as current arrests and seizures do not lead to convictions. Pastor Mark Schrikker of Our Lives Matter Community Action Group echoed this sentiment, calling for communities to confront the circumstances contributing to ongoing destruction and ensuring that every child can grow up without fear.
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