An eight-year-old boy and three adults were shot and wounded during a gang-related crossfire in Parkwood on the Cape Flats. Police have registered two attempted murder cases, with all victims receiving hospital treatment. The incident highlights ongoing gang violence in the area.
In Parkwood, a suburb on the Cape Flats, rival gangs exchanged fire on December 29, 2025, injuring four people, including a child. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala reported that the shooting targeted two gang-affiliated males, but two bystanders—an eight-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman—were caught in the crossfire.
The boy sustained wounds to his pelvis and right leg, while the woman was injured in her left leg. All victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. "Police registered two cases of attempted murder, following a shooting incident in Parkwood, where four people sustained injuries. The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related," Gwala stated.
Notably, the two targeted males declined to open cases against their assailants. This reluctance underscores challenges in investigating gang activities in the region. The Cape Flats, known for persistent gang violence, continues to see such incidents, affecting innocent civilians.
