The shootings unfolded in Khayelitsha, Langa and Gugulethu between Saturday night and early Sunday morning, leaving 11 people dead and two others wounded in just a few hours. In Khayelitsha, three men, aged 25, 31 and 35, were killed in TR Section, Lingelethu West, at about 10.50pm on Saturday. “The City of Cape Town is correct to be concerned about the unacceptable levels of violent crime, gang activity and mass shootings. However, he said sharing or extending policing powers would not automatically solve the problem. “Any expansion of powers must therefore be accompanied by proper legislation, training, resources and clear lines of accountability.