As the community grapples with this senseless violence, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Image: FILEWestern Cape police have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators responsible for the fatal shooting of five people in Langa on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Police responded to a complaint at approximately 10:45pm regarding a shooting at a house in Winnie Mandela Street, Phase 3, Langa. We have directed our Serious Violent Crime detectives to pursue every available investigative avenue to identify, apprehend and bring those responsible before a court of law. Provincial Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including information regarding the possible use of the premises for drug-related activities.