Police hunt suspects after Khayelitsha triple murder

Three adults were shot dead at a residence in Khayelitsha on Saturday evening, and the South African Police Service (Saps) said investigators are pursuing leads as they search for the unknown shooters.

What happened

Provincial police responded to reports of a shooting at a home on Pama Road, Site B, where they found the bodies of two adult men and an adult woman. All three victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were declared dead at the scene.

Police account and immediate response

Provincial police spokesperson André Traut said that, according to preliminary information, unknown suspects approached the victims and opened fire before fleeing the area.

“Preliminary information suggests unknown suspects approached the victims and opened fire before fleeing the area.”

Traut said officers have reinforced their presence in the area to maintain stability, prevent any further violence, and reassure the community while investigators follow up on leads.

“Police have reinforced their presence in the area to maintain stability, prevent any further violence, and reassure the community while investigators pursue all available leads.”

Investigation status

The motive for the attack is currently unclear, and investigations are ongoing. No arrests have been made.

“The motive for the attack remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing. No arrests have been made.”

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The source report also notes a separate matter: television presenter and rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye was arrested on the East Rand after an alleged incident involving the alleged kidnapping of an e-hailing driver and shots fired during a confrontation linked to his girlfriend.

Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said the incident occurred at 7:30am and that the driver managed to escape unharmed and reported the matter to police, who arrested the suspect shortly after. Maarohanye is expected to appear before the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 15 June 2026.

“The suspect allegedly forced the e-hailing driver into his vehicle and prevented him from leaving. During the incident, the suspect reportedly discharged a firearm in the direction of the driver.”

The Khayelitsha triple murder remains under active investigation by Saps as officers pursue available leads.