11 People Murdered Every Day In Western Cape#GangViolence #Delft #MitchellsPlain

Added: 2026-06-01

[00:00:00]The Western Cape has recorded 983 murders between January and March according to the latest crime statistics released this week. Although this represents an 8% decrease compared to the same period last year, the numbers remain deeply concerning. The province still averaged around 11 murders every single day during the first quarter of the year. Gang violence continues to dominate many communities across Cape Town and surrounding areas. Of the country's 242 gang-related murders recorded during this period, 225 took place in the Western Cape alone. Police precincts including Delft, Gugulethu, and Nyanga were identified among the hardest-hit areas. Acting Police Minister Fikile Mbalula acknowledged that lower crime figures do not automatically mean communities feel safe. He stressed that the real goal is for residents to feel secure in their homes, streets, and neighborhoods.