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Ten people killed in Gugulethu in a space of two weeks

Provincial Serious Violent Crimes (PSVC) detectives have launched a murder investigation following an incident where five people were shot and killed in Gugulethu on the weekend.

National Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe identified one of the deceased officer as Warrant Officer Lindela Mraqisa, who served as Deputy Minister since 2019.

She said SAPS mobilised maximum resources to trace and apprehend those behind the attack and killing of the four men and a woman.

Police spokesperson, Andre Traut said two vehicles were parked on the side of the road in NY 5 in Gugulethu at approximately 23:00 when a number of suspects were dropped a few metres from the two vehicles by another vehicle. T

“The suspects approached the two vehicles and started firing numerous shots at the two parked vehicles. After shooting, the suspects fled in the vehicle that had earlier dropped them,” he said.

No arrests have been made yet

 

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