Ex-NTK Gangster Shot Dead In Cape Town Street Execution

Residents of Cape Town’s Salt River community are living in fear after another deadly shooting shook the area on Tuesday night.

According to sources, 43-year-old Yusuf Bohardien, also known as U-Boy, was ambushed and killed in Tennyson Street in what has been described as a ruthless execution-style attack.

Insiders allege the gunmen opened fire from behind before repeatedly shooting Bohardien in the head and face.

A community source claimed: “He was shot a few times, first a few bullets in the back then he was shot a couple of times in the head and face.

“Yusuf used to be a Nice Time Kids (NTK) gang member.

“But the shootings have become scary, Salt River is becoming like a war zone and this is definitely gang related, because this has been coming one for the past year or two now in Salt River where the Junior Mafias gang want to take everyone out and have control of the area and targeting the Nice Times.

“I can’t say if Yusuf was at the wrong place at the wrong time, because he is retired and not even involved in these things or they could have targeted him because of the execution style on how they shot him.”

Cape Town Gang War Claims Raise Alarm Over Junior Mafias Rivalry

Locals believe the murder could be linked to ongoing tensions between rival gangs operating in the area.

Sources allege members of the Junior Mafias gang have been attempting to tighten their grip on Salt River, with former and current Nice Time Kids members reportedly being targeted in recent incidents.

Residents say shootings and violent attacks have become increasingly common over the past two years, leaving many worried that the neighbourhood is spiralling into a full-scale gang war.

The latest killing has intensified concerns over safety in the once-busy community streets.

Woodstock Police Open Murder Investigation After Fatal Shooting

South African Police Service spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed that a murder case has been opened for investigation.

Gwala said: “This office confirms that on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, Woodstock police responded to reports of a shooting at Tennyson Street, Salt River, at about 8.40pm.

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“Upon arrival, they found a 43-year-old male lying on the pavement with multiple gunshot wounds on his head and face.

“Medical personnel on the scene tried to resuscitate him but he succumbed to his injuries.”

Police said the motive behind the attack has not yet been established.

Anyone with information relating to the shooting is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit tips anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.