Gangsterism not ruled out after bodies of 4 men found in Cape Town suburb
'While gangsterism has not been ruled out as a possible motive, investigators are pursuing all lines of enquiry in an effort to bring those responsible to justice,' police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut said.
'Detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit are working tirelessly to determine the events that led to the incident,' he added.
News24 previously reported that 24 people had been killed in eight shootings in July.
On 3 July, five men were killed and seven others injured in Mitchells Plain. Just hours later, another two were killed in the same area.
On 8 July, a gunman opened fire on a group of teenagers in Philippi East, killing one and wounding three.
On 13 July, four people, including an 80-year-old woman, were shot dead in a home in Bishop Lavis.
On 16 July, three people were killed and two were injured in New Crossroads, Gugulethu. This came less than a month after a shooting claimed seven lives in Gugulethu.
On 20 July, two people were killed in a Lentegeur shooting, and one person was injured.
Anyone who has information about the Muizenberg attack is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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