Five people, including a 17-year-old boy, have been killed in gang-related shootings in Steenberg and Retreat since Saturday, police confirmed.
The violence began on Saturday night when a 23-year-old man was shot dead in Horstley Court, Steenberg, at about 9:20pm. Police said the victim was walking with friends when an unknown suspect opened fire.
On Sunday afternoon, at about 5:30pm, a 32-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded at the corner of Goodman Road and Joe Marks Boulevard, near Horstley Court, reported.