Security guard killed for his gun

A SECURITY guard was killed for his gun while on duty on Thursday afternoon in Gugulethu as he was safeguarding as cemetery fencing project.

Three other victims were also shot and wounded in the incident.

The 45-year-old security guard was shot and killed when the victims were ambushed by unknown gunmen inside a GWM light delivery vehicle around 3pm. 

It is believed that the victims were targeted for their weapons as the suspects took off with the victims’ service firearms.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Gugulethu detectives are investigating murder and attempted murder cases.

Twigg reported: “Gugulethu police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Thursday afternoon, 09 October 2025, at about 3pm, in NY5. Upon arrival on the scene they found a security guard inside a GWM light delivery vehicle who sustained gunshot wounds to his body and three others who were wounded. 

"The 45-year-old victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victims were taken to a medical facility for treatment. According to reports the victims were approached by unknown assailants who shot them. The suspects fled the scene with the victims' service firearms.”

Chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum Deon Makiti believes that the victims were targeted for their firearms.

Makiti told the Daily Voice: “[They were] safeguarding the cemetery fencing project. We believe the motive was solely to disarm the security guards and take their weapons.

"We can’t simply say securities are targeted as this doesn’t happen daily, however with criminals out there looking to increase their armoury so even security companies are likely aware that they could be targets anywhere they work. 

"It is already a sad sight to have every project and basic service vehicles being escorted when they are only here to service us.

"We appeal to the community to come forward with information of the whereabouts of criminals by contacting station commander 021 648 2300/2311 or using the national crime stop line 08600 10111.”