The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gqeberha is investigating the murders of four persons at a house in Mnenga Street, NU10, Motherwell, on 27 May 2026.
According to police reports, at approximately 13:30, SAPS Motherwell received an alert about a shooting at the address. Upon arrival, first responders found five males inside the house. Four males were lying in the lounge with gunshot wounds to their heads; two were unresponsive, while two were gasping for breath. A fifth male was found unresponsive in the bedroom, also with a gunshot wound to the head.
Metro Emergency Medical Services declared three males deceased on arrival. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate a fourth victim, but he also died at the scene. A fifth injured male was transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
The deceased are four males: two aged 18 and two aged 17. Their names will be released once next-of-kin notification is complete.
A murder case with four counts and an additional count of attempted murder has been opened at SAPS Motherwell. The investigation is being handled by the SAPS Serious and Violent Crime Investigation (SVCI) Unit.
The motive for the murders and the identity of the suspects are currently unknown. No witnesses have come forward.
