TWO MURDERED ON FLATS

Cops report incidents in Delft and Steenberg

Marsha Dean|Published

POLICE are investigating two cases of murder after two men were killed on Sunday morning.

Delft Police opened up a case after the body of a man was found in Leeu Street, N2 Gateway.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said the body of the adult man was found around 6am on Sunday morning, with a fatal injuries

Twigg reported, “Delft police registered a murder case for investigation after the body of an adult male was found in Leeu Street, N2 Gateway, on Sunday morning, 17 August 2025, at about 06:00. 

"Police members were called to the crime scene where they found the victim with injuries to his face. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. 

"The motive for the attack is yet to be determined. The suspect/s are yet to be arrested.

In a separate incident, police responded to a murder just after midnight in Steenberg where a 27 year old was shot and fatally wounded.

Twigg explained: “Police responded to Choir Street at about 12.08 am, where a 27-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded. According to reports, the victim was riding his bicycle when occupants of a Toyota Quantum opened fire on the victim. 

"The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his body and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.

The motive for the attack is believed to be gang-related. A case of murder is being investigated."

Police are appealing to anyone with any information about this incident to kindly contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.