Three more killed in WC mass shooting

Franschhoek Literary Festival Talks About The State Of SA As Triple Murder Unfolds Just Down The Road

As writers and political commentators debated South Africa’s future at the Franschhoek Literary Festival, a deadly shooting in nearby Groendal became a chilling real-world backdrop to the conversation.

Three Killed In Franschhoek Shooting : The Africa

Three people have been shot and killed at Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. The shootings took place on Sunday morning. Western Cape Police Spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says two others were wounde

Three shot dead in shocking Franschhoek home attack

Three men were gunned down inside a home in Groendal, Franschhoek, Cape {town} Etc reports. This incident took place this morning, 17 May, leaving residents stunned and police scrambling to track down the killers. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that all five victims are believed to be between the ages of 30 and 35. The shooting took place in Jakaranda Street shortly before 10am, when two armed suspects allegedly forced their w…

Three more killed in WC mass shooting

Three more killed in WC mass shooting Siya Tsewu Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:37 Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB /LightRocket via Getty Images Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB /LightRocket via Getty Images JOHANNESBURG - Three people have died following a shooting in Franschhoek, Western Cape.According to police, two gunmen stormed a home on Jakaranda Street in Groendal early this morning and opened fire.Three men died at the scene, whi…