Eighteen-year-old netball player Keisha Samuels was shot and killed during a shooting incident at a tuck shop on Laura Street in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, on the evening of Friday, 24 July 2026. A second victim, also 18, was rushed to a medical facility by private vehicle but was declared deceased upon arrival, while a 23-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his arm during the same incident.
Investigation And Police Response
Provincial police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed that the motive for the shooting is believed to be gang-related. Mitchells Plain police have registered two counts of murder and a case of attempted murder, although no arrests have been made as the investigation continues.
Circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are under investigation. The motive is believed to be gang-related. Mitchells Plain police registered two counts of murder and an attempted murder case for investigation. No arrest has been made yet and investigation continues.
Captain Van Wyk noted that the 23-year-old victim is believed to have been hit by stray bullets when the gunfire erupted. The police are continuing their appeal for witnesses to come forward with any information that might assist in the apprehension of the perpetrators.
Community Impact And Sporting Tribute
The death of Samuels, a former player for the Blackferns Netball Club, has left her sporting community and local residents in mourning. The club released a public statement expressing their grief and offering condolences to her mother and sisters.
With heavy hearts we mourn the passing of our ex player, Keisha Samuels. Keisha was part of our family and her light will be remembered by all who knew her on and off the pitch. We send our deepest condolences to her mother and family, to her sisters. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace, Keisha.
This incident reflects a broader pattern of instability in the Cape Flats, where gang warfare frequently claims the lives of young residents and disrupts community life. Residents continue to raise concerns regarding the safety of public spaces, as rising crime levels continue to threaten the youth within the Mitchells Plain area. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the court process moves forward.