Cape Town police have launched an investigation after the body of a 13-year-old boy was found on an open field at the corner of Sarah Baartman and Symphony Way in Delft early Tuesday morning.
Story Summary:
- A 13-year-old boy was found murdered in Delft, Cape Town, his body showing multiple injuries.
- A taxi passenger discovered the body, prompting an urgent investigation by local police and the Delft CPF.
- Meanwhile, 5.9km away in Mfuleni, four suspects have been arrested for a mass shooting that left five men dead on Sunday.
Delft murder mystery: 13-year-old boy’s body discovered on open field
The teenager was dressed in blue jeans, a maroon t-shirt, and red All-Star sneakers, with visible injuries to his body and face, according to a police report.
Delft Community Policing Forum (CPF) spokesperson Jacky Ockhuizen said a taxi passenger noticed the body shortly before 06:00 and alerted authorities.
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Ockhuizen added that preliminary observations suggest the boy was assaulted elsewhere before being dumped at the site.
“He had visible marks and wounds on his face and stomach, and there are indications he may have been tied up,” she said.
The CPF has called for an urgent meeting with the local police station commander, citing concerns about potential crime surges during the festive season.
“We are urging for increased police visibility and law enforcement during this time,” Ockhuizen stated.
No arrests have been made, and police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in solving the case.
Mfuleni mass shooting: Four suspects arrested in connection with killings
Meanwhile, 5.9 kilometres away in Mfuleni, Western Cape police have arrested four suspects linked to Sunday’s mass shooting in the Madikizela informal settlement.
The attack left five men, aged 19 to 30, dead inside a shack.
The arrests, announced Tuesday morning, followed a coordinated operation by the Serious Violent Crimes Unit and intelligence teams.
During the operation, police recovered four firearms—a rifle and three pistols—and ammunition, all of which are set to undergo ballistic testing to determine if they were used in the killings.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa praised the efforts of the investigating team, stating:
“The arrests and seizure of firearms have been hailed by Western Cape SAPS management as a significant step in efforts to curb violent crime in the province.”
The suspects, aged 29 to 35, face charges of murder and possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
They are expected to appear in court soon.
