Lwandle Shisanyama Shooting Leaves 10 Dead, 11 Injured
Ten people have been killed and 11 others injured after gunmen opened fire on patrons at a shisanyama in Lwandle, Western Cape, in the early hours of Sunday, 27 September 2026. The attackers reportedly entered the entertainment venue at about 01:46 before opening fire, triggering a major police manhunt.
The deadly shooting has left police investigating multiple murder and attempted murder cases, while the identities of the victims remain withheld pending notification of their families.
Lwandle Shisanyama Attack Leaves 10 Dead
According to the SABC News report, police have established a multidisciplinary team led by serious violent crime detectives to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi said the initial police information indicated that several gunmen entered the venue and targeted patrons.
Dyantyi said:
“Official police reports indicate that gunmen entered an entertainment place that also sells braaied meat (shisanyama) at approximately 01:46 and shot at patrons.”
Five people were declared dead at the scene.
Another five victims later died after being transported to medical facilities. Eleven other people were receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the shooting.
Lwandle police have opened murder and attempted murder cases as detectives work to establish what happened.
Police Hunt Gunmen After Deadly Shooting
No arrests had been made when police issued the latest update on Sunday morning.
Dyantyi said detectives were working to identify and locate those responsible for the attack.
He said:
“The identities of the deceased persons will be released once their next of kin are informed. SAPS management has increased deployments to the area while the search for the gunmen continues.”
Police have not publicly confirmed the motive for the shooting.
The investigation is expected to focus on the events inside the venue, the number of attackers involved and what happened immediately before the gunfire.
The deadly Lwandle shooting was also reported alongside other fatal shootings across the Western Cape over the weekend.
Other Fatal Shootings Reported In Western Cape
In Khayelitsha, four people were shot and killed in the Site C area on Saturday night.
Police reportedly found two bodies inside a stationary vehicle and another body next to the vehicle. A fourth victim was taken to a medical facility but later died.
Police spokesperson Andre Traut said:
“Four victims sustained gunshot wounds and succumbed to their injuries. The motive for this shooting remains unknown and no suspects have been arrested at this stage.”
In Milnerton, two men were also shot and killed in Freedom Street, Joe Slovo Park. Another man was wounded.
Police said no arrests had been made in that case either, while detectives continued investigating the circumstances and possible motive.
For the Lwandle shooting, police have urged the investigation to continue through their established serious violent crime team as the search for the gunmen remains underway.