In a heartbreaking and chilling twist, a 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in a drive-by attack in Heideveld on Saturday, August 9, 2025—just under two kilometers from a school in Manenberg where community policing forums and police officers were gathered to sign the “Silencing The Guns” pledge.
The cruel timing of this violent act has sent shockwaves through the community, starkly illustrating the deep-rooted and ongoing struggle with gang-related violence in the Cape Flats. As leaders and residents committed to ending gun violence nearby, another innocent life was lost to the very epidemic they were fighting against.
Western Cape police confirmed the shooting but have withheld the victim’s identity and additional details as investigations continue. No arrests have yet been made.
Local leaders and residents have expressed profound sorrow and frustration, calling urgently for stronger, more effective measures to halt the cycle of violence that grips areas like Heideveld and Manenberg. This tragic event serves as a grim reminder that despite pledges and efforts, the battle against gun violence in the Cape Flats remains far from over.
