Four arrested after masked attack that killed four in Gqeberha

Police have arrested four men accused of killing four people and wounding two others in a masked attack at a Gqeberha home. The South African Police Service (Saps) Eastern Cape Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit detained the suspects after what authorities described as a breakthrough in the investigation.

What happened

The shooting took place at about 8pm on 6 June 2026 when several suspects entered a house in Mti Street, Govan Mbeki, Kwadwesi. Four people were shot dead one man, aged 41, and three women, aged 36, 41 and 26. Two other women, aged 39 and 50, were wounded.

According to the report, the suspects were wearing masks and took the victims’ cell phones before fleeing the scene.

Charges and court process

Captain Andre Beetge, a police spokesperson, confirmed that Saps Kwadwesi opened a case of murder (four counts) and attempted murder (two counts), and that the matter is being investigated by the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit.

The four male suspects, aged between 20 and 34, made a brief appearance before the New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on 22 June 2026. The case was remanded to 29 June 2026 for formal bail applications.

Police response

Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo, the Saps Acting District Commissioner for Nelson Mandela Bay District, described the arrests as a “significant breakthrough” in a case that cost four lives and left two injured. He praised the “dedicated members of the Serious and Violent Crime Investigation unit for their relentless efforts, professionalism, and commitment in bringing those responsible before the courts.”

Ngalo added:

“We trust that these arrests will provide some measure of comfort to the affected families and communities as the criminal justice process unfolds. The South African Police Service remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that those who commit violent crimes are held accountable.”

Next steps

Investigations into the incident are continuing as the criminal justice process proceeds through the magistrate’s court.