Security Guard Shot Dead for His Weapon

A SECURITY guard was shot and killed for his firearm while on duty on Thursday afternoon in Gugulethu, where he was overseeing a cemetery fencing project.

Additionally, three other individuals were also shot and injured during the incident.

The 45-year-old guard was fatally wounded when the group was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in a GWM light delivery vehicle around 3 PM.

It is suspected that the assailants targeted the victims for their weapons, fleeing the scene with the victims’ service firearms.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that detectives in Gugulethu are looking into murder and attempted murder cases.

Twigg stated: “Gugulethu police responded to reports of a shooting on Thursday afternoon, 09 October 2025, at approximately 3 PM, in NY5. Upon arrival, they discovered a security guard inside a GWM light delivery vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds, along with three other injured individuals.”

“The 45-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, while the other victims were transported to a medical facility for care. Reports indicate the victims were approached by unknown assailants who opened fire. The suspects fled the scene with the victims’ service firearms.”

Deon Makiti, chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum, believes the victims were specifically targeted for their firearms.

In an interview with the Daily Voice, Makiti stated: “[They were] overseeing the cemetery fencing project. We suspect the motive was purely to disarm the security guards and seize their weapons.

“We can’t simply assert that security personnel are continually targeted, as such incidents don’t occur daily. However, with the presence of criminals looking to augment their arsenal, even security companies must recognize that they could be at risk wherever they operate.

“It’s disheartening to see every project and basic service vehicle requiring escort, as they are here merely to provide services to us.”

“We urge the community to provide any information regarding the whereabouts of these criminals by contacting station commander 021 648 2300/2311 or using the national crime stop line 08600 10111.”