Alleged Fancy Boys Leader Shot Dead As Multiple Shootings Rock Cape Flats

An alleged Fancy Boys gang leader was shot dead in Kalksteenfontein on Thursday, sparking fears of retaliatory violence in the area.

The 36-year-old man, known as “Pang”, was inside a vehicle on a bridge along Jakkelsvlei Avenue when he was targeted. A second victim, aged 30, sustained injuries in the attack.

A local resident expressed concern about possible escalation, saying: “En nou gaan dit nie ophou nie.”

Police Probe Alleged Fancy Boys Leader Attack and Manenberg Killing

Police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed details of the Kalksteenfontein shooting.

“The deceased sustained multiple shots to the body, and the injured victim sustained gunshot wounds to the face, arm, and hand.

“As they were driving a blue-coloured Audi vehicle passed, and the occupants randomly started shooting at them,” Van Wyk said.

A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened.

In a separate incident, a 39-year-old man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in Johanna Court on Duinefontein Road in Manenberg. The attack occurred early in the morning while a group of people were waiting for transport. A woman believed to be his partner was also shot and injured.

Van Wyk confirmed that Manenberg police registered two counts of attempted murder and said the suspects fled the scene.

Lotus River School Shooting Raises Safety Concerns

In another incident, a shooting linked to an alleged robbery took place outside De Duine Primary School in Lotus River on Wednesday afternoon during school dismissal.

A scholar transport driver was reportedly shot in the neck and taken to hospital.

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Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed the incident.

“The incident allegedly involved a passenger in a parent’s vehicle, who sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

“SAPS members attended the school and worked closely with school management to ensure the orderly and safe dismissal of learners and educators,” Hammond said.

Police are investigating all three incidents. No arrests have been reported.