KILLED OUTSIDE CHURCH
Father shot dead after dropping children at creche
TRAGIC: Grant Stephens gunned down after dropping his two children at creche
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A father was shot and killed yesterday morning after 7am in front of a church in Belhar after dropping his two children off at creche.
Grant Stephens of Roosendal in Delft was with his wife when they dropped off their two young boys at the Kids World ECD situated at the Logos Assembly of God Church in Belhar before heading off to work.
An unknown gunman approached Grant and shot in him the head and body.
Grant’s father Saul Stephens said that the incident has left the family traumatised as Grant was a family man and a hard worker.
A heartbroken Saul explained: “He drops his children every day at the creche because it is on his way to work. After he and his wife dropped off their children at creche, as they came out, a jong just came on foot and started shooting him.
"His wife did not get hurt, I believe she fell flat.
"I don’t know what possessed that guy to shoot Grant because he was never involved in any gangsterism or trouble. He was married and went to work everyday.
"When he was not working, he was at home spending time with his family. This incident has left us all traumatised.”
REELING: Community in shock
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Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed Belhar detectives are investigating a murder case.
He said: “Belhar police responded to a complaint of a shooting in Drake Street, Belhar, on Wednesday morning, 20 August 2025, at about 07:50. Upon arrival on the scene they found a 35-year-old male who sustained gunshot wounds to his head and body.
"The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports the victim dropped of his children when he was approached by a unknown suspect who shot him before fleeing the scene.
"The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation.
Rose Abrahams, Deputy Public Relations Officer for the Belhar Community Police Forum added: “The CPF and the community is traumatised by this horrendous act of violence and pray for the perpetrators to be brought to justice speedily.
"A murder case is under investigation and at this stage we don't know the motive however any person with information can contact Belhar SAPS.”
Anyone with any information about this shooting incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.