Ghanaian National Shot Dead In Nyanga As Police Probe Suspected Extortion Killing

Western Cape police have launched a murder investigation after a Ghanaian national was shot and killed in Nyanga on Monday afternoon.

The victim, identified as 35-year-old Kwabena Boagen, was gunned down at the Nyanga Terminus. Police believe the killing may be linked to extortion.

Nyanga Murder Believed To Be Linked To Extortion

Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa said Boagen was shot at about 3.35pm on Monday, 29 June 2026.

“The South African Police Service in the Western Cape regrettably confirms the murder of a Ghanaian national in Nyanga on Monday, 29 June 2026 in circumstances that are believed to be linked to the crime of extortion.

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“Official crime scene reports indicate that the deceased male person, later identified as 35-year-old Mr Kwabena Boagen was shot at the Nyanga Terminus in front of NTG hair salon and shoe repairs at approximately 3.35pm on Monday in circumstances that point to the crime of extortion by yet-to-be arrested gunmen.

“He was declared dead by Emergency Medical Services personnel on the scene.”

Police said a murder case has been opened and is being investigated by Nyanga detectives.

Police Appeal For Information On Separate Khayelitsha Incident

According to Potelwa, Boagen lived in Khayelitsha but worked in Nyanga. A post-mortem examination is being conducted in line with standard procedures.

She added that police had made contact with the victim’s relatives and extended their condolences.

Potelwa also responded to a media statement issued by Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying SAPS has no record of a murder reported in Khayelitsha.

“In as far as the media release issued by the Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the South African Police Service bears no record of the Khayelitsha murder hence an earnest plea is made to the authorities in question to provide details of the Khayelitsha incident to the SAPS in order for the matter to be probed further.”

Police said detectives are continuing with their investigation in an effort to identify and arrest those responsible for the shooting.

The incident comes during a week marked by nationwide anti-immigrant protests, which culminated on 30 June, with many foreign nationals reportedly leaving parts of the country over fears of violence.