WESTERN CAPE – The South African Police Service in the Western Cape has launched an investigation following the discovery of three bodies in a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, last night.
At approximately 23:45 on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, police were alerted to a crime scene at Holomisa Square, where a silver Hyundai i20 was found with the bodies of three unidentified men inside. All three victims had sustained gunshot wounds.
The motive for the triple murder is yet to be established; however, extortion-related activity has not been ruled out as a possible factor. Detectives attached to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit are pursuing all leads in an effort to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, has strongly condemned the senseless act of violence, describing it as a callous disregard for human life.
“The level of violence displayed in this incident is deeply concerning. We urge community members to work with us by providing any information that could assist in tracking down those behind this crime,” Lieutenant General Patekile said.
Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding the incident, or who can assist in identifying the deceased, to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the My SAPS mobile application. All information will be treated confidentially.