The Delft South community is reeling after a 16-year-old girl was shot dead inside a shack in the Tsunami informal settlement.
The shooting happened on Sunday night, 30 August 2026, shortly after 9pm.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 9.30pm inside an informal dwelling in Delft.
The teenager sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her body.
She was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
The shooters fled after the attack and have not yet been arrested.
Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Delft police have opened a murder case for investigation.
“Delft police registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident on Sunday evening, 30 August 2026, at about 9.30pm, in Tsunami informal settlement, Delft, where a 16-year-old girl was shot and fatally wounded,” Twigg said.
“Police members attended to the crime scene, where they found the victim inside an informal dwelling with gunshot wounds to her body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.”
Twigg said the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
The motive for the attack has not yet been established.
No arrests have been made.
“The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and the motive for the attack is yet to be established. No arrests have been made yet,” Twigg said.
Ward 106 councillor Nobanathi Matutu told the Daily Voice that she was unaware of the shooting when contacted.
A resident from the area said they had heard about the incident but knew only that a young girl had been shot.
The resident said the violence no longer came as a surprise to people living in the area.
“I heard of the shooting, but I don’t know anything else, except that a girl was shot. At this point, it is not shocking; as unfortunate as it is, it is normal and part of our daily lives,” the resident said.
The killing has again raised concerns about violent crime in Delft and surrounding informal settlements.
Community members say shootings have become a regular occurrence, leaving residents fearful and traumatised.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
Anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Information can also be submitted anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.
The murder investigation is continuing.
