Third Stellenbosch municipal official shot in four months – SAPS probes Kayamandi attack

The Stellenbosch Municipality expressed shock after one of its employees was shot at his home on Monday. 

This is the third official to be shot in four months. 

The man, who was off duty at the time, was shot while at his home in Kayamandi. 

In a short statement released, the municipality confirmed the shooting incident. 

“He is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and colleagues during this difficult time. 

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating the matter, and the municipality is providing support at the scene and assisting authorities in every way possible to ensure that the perpetrator is brought to book,” it said

The Western Cape police spokesperson, Captain Frederick van Wyk, confirmed the incident. 

“Circumstances surrounding a shooting incident at about 3.15pm in front of a premises in Sitona Street, Kayamandi, where an adult male was shot and injured are under investigation. Stellenbosch police registered an attempted murder case for investigation. The injured victim was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment in a private vehicle,” van Wyk said. 

Police said the motive for the attack is yet to be determined. 

“The suspect/s are yet to be arrested,” van Wyk said. 

This is not the first incident where a Stellenbosch official has been targeted. 

In June, former deputy mayor and councillor Nyaniso Jindela was shot and killed in Vineyard Street. 

In May, Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Xolile Kalipa was also killed. 

Police urged anyone with any information about this latest incident to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.

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