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Western Cape – The murder suspects was apprehended in Seawinds on Friday, 9 October, after a high-speed chase with Metro Police officers. They were among 474 suspects arrested by City enforcement departments this past week.
Metro Police officers were alerted at 09:25 of a tragic shooting incident in Cafda and provided with a description of a white Chevrolet linked to the incident, driving along Military Road. Â
After a high-speed chase by Metro Police Officials, the arrests was made in Seawinds.
High-speed chase leads to arrest of murder suspects in Seawinds
Murder Suspects Apprehended
Officers pursued the vehicle through the streets of Capricorn before it stopped in Seawinds.
Three occupants attempted to evade arrest, but officers apprehended two of the suspects.
During the search of the vehicle, officers recovered two firearms and 11 live rounds of ammunition in a magazine.
The vehicle had allegedly been hijacked in Cafda after a shooting on Ensor Road that claimed two lives.
Murder Suspects Detained
The suspects were arrested on charges of the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as reckless and negligent driving, and were detained at Steenberg SAPS for further investigation.
‘The officers’ swift response resulted in the arrest of two murder suspects who at that time were also putting the lives of others on the road at risk. Whether it is taking criminals or illegal weapons out of circulation, our officers will continue to make our streets safer.
‘We will not stop the call for a devolution of investigation and forensic powers. It will ensure these criminals are prosecuted to the full extent of the law and not keep returning to create chaos in our communities. This directorate is ready, and until then our officers will keep making arrests,’ said the Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Arrest Stats
Below the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement figures for the past week, up to today, 12 October 2026.
In the past week, Metro Police officers arrested 120 suspects, recovered nine hijacked and/or stolen vehicles and six prohibited firearms, and issued 6 856 fines for various transgressions.
Law Enforcement officers made 297 arrests and issued 13 263 notices.
On the roads, Traffic Officers arrested 57 suspects, 48 for drunk driving, eight for reckless and negligent driving, and one on other charges. They executed 1 974 warrants, impounded 148 public transport vehicles and issued 56 353 fines.
The PECC recorded 3 238 calls, including 175 physical assault-related incidents, 95 domestic violence cases and 126 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents. Call agents also dealt with 522 noise nuisance complaints.
The public is reminded to report incidents and emergencies, or any suspicious and/or criminal activities, to the PECC on 021 480 7700, or to log by-law and traffic-related complaints using the Safety and Security feature on the City App.
Source and Reference
Also read: South Africa Ranked 7th Globally for Organized Crime as SAPD Infiltration Reaches Critical Levels
https://www.capetown.gov.za/media-and-news/murder-suspects-among-474-weekly-arrests/
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