SAPS detectives have opened a double murder case following the grim discovery of two burnt bodies in Khayelitsha, Kwanobuhle, this morning, 18 June 2025.
At approximately 08:35, police were notified about bodies found in bushes adjacent to 4th Avenue, Khayelitsha. Upon arrival, members discovered the severely burnt remains of two unidentified females.
Preliminary investigations indicate the victims are estimated to be between 17 and 19 years old. The identities of the deceased remain unknown at this stage.
The motive for this callous act is also unknown and forms a critical part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by Kwanobuhle SAPS detectives under the leadership of the Serious Violent Crimes unit.
Police are urgently appealing to the community for any information that could assist this investigation. Anyone with information can contact the SAPS Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 or the MySAPS App. Anonymous tip-offs can also be reported.
