FIVE SHOT INNIE KUILA

FIVE people were gunned down resulting in the killing of two men in yet another mass shooting at a premises earlier yesterday afternoon in Kuils River.

The incident took place in Elizabeth Street in Kalkfontein around 1.30pm and cops believe the shooting to be gang-related.

Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed: “Detectives of the Anti-Gang unit are combing the scene for clues after unknown assailants opened fire on the occupants of a premises.

"Two males did not survive this onslaught on their lives and three others were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment after this shooting incident in Elizabeth Street at about 13:20. The suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested.

"The motive for this attack is believed to be gang-related.

"Kuils River police registered two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder for further investigation."

Anti-crime organisation Fight Against Crime South Africa said that until the State takes extraordinary measures equal to the extraordinary violence we face, the Cape Flats will remain a warzone.

They said in a statement: “We believe that SAPS members and other policing agencies are doing their best with the very limited resources they have.

"But let us be clear: no, they are not winning. When Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia brushes off hundreds of killings in just a few months with comments like 'I have a full week' and 'gangsters must stop', we must question where the real priorities lie.

"If the government does not have the backbone to confront this crisis, then back the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) with the resources it needs and step aside.

"The AGU has proven its capability, it simply needs the firepower, funding, and freedom to act.

"There's a pressing need for SAPS and the City's Municipal Police Department to work together seamlessly, eliminating the blame game and fostering a united front against crime. Communities must also unite with Law Enforcement to reduce violence.

"The justice system needs to reassess its bail and sentencing policies to prevent repeat offenders. Collaboration between community members and trusted crime group admins who work with SAPS could lead to safer communities.”

Police are appealing to anyone with information to please call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.