Six killed in twin Gauteng attacks as police probe separate Nyanga mass shooting

Gauteng police are investigating two separate shootings in the De Deur policing precinct, Sedibeng, that left six people dead and two others wounded, authorities said.

Two attacks in De Deur precinct

Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili said the incidents occurred in the early hours of Sunday in the De Deur policing precinct.

Thulamtwana tavern shooting

In Thulamtwana, four men aged between 26 and 45 were fatally shot at a tavern. “A woman was also shot and injured. She was transported to a medical facility,” Muridili said. The suspects fled in an unknown vehicle.

Weilersfarm discovery

In Weilersfarm, two men were found fatally shot at the corner of Fountain Drive and Morning Star Street, Muridili said.

No arrests have been made, and, Muridili said, “the motives for the shootings will form part of the ongoing investigations.” Police have urged anyone with information to contact their nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Separate Nyanga mass shooting under investigation

Separately, Western Cape police are investigating a mass shooting in Nyanga in which four men were gunned down after stopping to repair a flat tyre.

Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said preliminary reports indicate that at approximately 21:55 on 1 August 2026 the victims were travelling in a Toyota Avanza along Old Klipfontein Road when they stopped to repair a flat tyre and were attacked by unknown gunmen. “The victims sustained fatal gunshot wounds and were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” Traut said.

Traut added that the unknown suspects fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. He said the “motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related; however, this will form part of the ongoing police investigation.” The Serious Violent Crime Unit has registered four counts of murder for investigation.

Investigations ongoing

Authorities in both provinces said investigations are ongoing and have appealed to the public to provide information that may assist investigators.