Manenberg residents woke up to the sound of gunfire on Monday morning as skollies opened fire on each other.
Police spokesperson, Captain Ian Bennett, says during a gun battle between the Clever Kidz and the Hard Livings gangs, a 30-year-old man was killed.
“The shooting started shortly after 4am with more than 20 shots going off in Sonderend Road and Thames Avenue,” he says.
Amierdien Booysen, 30, an alleged member of the Clever Kidz gang, was shot several times in the head and was declared dead on the scene.
“We found seven cartridges and three projectiles on the scene. He had several gunshots to the face and was declared dead on the scene,” says Bennett.
“At this stage it is unclear what they are fighting about and no arrests have yet been made.”
According to a source the shootings occurred in Sonderend Road, Ruimte Road, Swakop Road and Thames Avenue.
Shortly after 1pm, more shots were heard in the same streets but no one was shot.
Anyone with info is asked to call Manenberg police on 021 699 9400.