Overview
- A mass shooting in Wesbank, Malmesbury left two people dead and multiple others wounded when gunmen opened fire on a group gathered outside a house in the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026.
- A 21-year-old pregnant woman and a 22-year-old man were killed and an infant who was shot in the face survived and is receiving hospital treatment.
- Police arrested an initial 27-year-old suspect and later reported three arrests overall, with one accused, Juanito Moses, 29, making a first court appearance on Tuesday and facing two counts of murder and eight counts of attempted murder.
- Western Cape SAPS say detectives are continuing to pursue all leads, have revised the number of attempted-murder victims to eight, and are working to establish whether additional suspects took part in the attack.
- Authorities have reinforced patrols in Wesbank to deter retaliatory violence and have appealed for public help, asking people to give information to police or submit anonymous tips via the MySAPSApp.