This sentencing follows the hard work and commitment of the investigating officers, Detective Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Pretorius and Detective Warrant Officer Bradley Davids.

Dayi will be remembered to be part of the gang that robbed a Sasko Bread Truck in Delt in May 2024.

According to police reports, in addition to the four life sentences, Dayi was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for robbery with aggravating circumstances, three separate 15-year imprisonment terms for illegal possession of firearms, four years’ imprisonment for illegal possession of ammunition, and 10 years’ imprisonment for attempted murder.

The accused was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

One of the murder incidents that shocked the nation was captured in a social media video clip. In the footage, three Sasko bread employees were seen travelling in a truck to deliver bread to a spaza shop in Delft along Symphony Way on 16 May 2024.

The accused and his co-accused were shown shooting at the victims, despite the victims appearing to surrender.

Earlier that same year, Dayi committed a double murder in Dunoon, where he shot and killed two men before hijacking their vehicle.

Dayi had previously been convicted of rape and sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment in August 2002. He was on parole when he committed the four murder offences.

The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General (Adv) Thembisile Patekile, commended the investigating and prosecution teams for ensuring that justice was served.

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In just the past week, at least six children between the ages of four and 16 became victims of brutal attacks across the city. With school holidays approaching—a time when children spend more hours outdoors—residents fear the violence will only escalate.

One of the youngest victims was nine-year-old Zechariah Matthee, who was shot and killed during a mass shooting in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain. He had been hiding in a cupboard when gunmen opened fire, but was still struck in the head. He was one of three people killed that night.

His death has shattered his family and reignited calls for urgent intervention. At a community memorial, loved ones wept as they demanded justice and safer neighbourhoods for their children. Community safety advocates described Zechariah’s death as a painful reminder of how often innocent children are left exposed while gangs roam freely.

The violence did not stop there. In Kensington, 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell was shot dead while watching learners celebrate their matric farewells. And in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, gunmen in a passing vehicle opened fire on an adult, hitting a four-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy. The little girl is fighting for her life in hospital.

Community organisations say the pattern is tragically familiar: children gunned down in homes, yards, streets—spaces where they should be safest. Activists argue that deep-rooted poverty, inequality, and the easy availability of illegal firearms continue to fuel the bloodshed, while policing remains slow, overstretched, or ineffective.

They warn that without focused, specialised policing and real accountability, more families will endure the same heartbreak.

Local leaders have condemned the violence, calling it a devastating contradiction during a period when the country is supposed to be observing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. They say the killings expose a moral and systemic collapse, and urge law enforcement to increase visible policing in known hotspots and ensure swift arrests and prosecutions.

As communities gather in grief, one message rings out clearly: Cape Town’s children deserve to grow up without fear. And without urgent, coordinated action, more young lives will be lost to the violence tearing through the Cape Flats.

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Police say the attack appears to have been gang-related, with one of the victims believed to have ties to local gangs. No arrests have been made so far, and a heavy police presence remains in the area as investigations continue.

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is expected to visit Reiger Park to assess the situation and meet with local authorities and residents.

Community members say they are living in fear as gun violence continues to plague the neighbourhood. Ward councillor Edith Klassen expressed deep frustration over what she described as ongoing neglect and inadequate policing.

“There’s no guarantee that it’s going to stop,” Klassen said. “Last year, a family lost their three sons in a shooting, and to this day, they’ve received no updates from the police. People here feel forgotten.”

Residents are calling for urgent intervention and stronger police action to curb the escalating violence that has left families grieving and communities terrified.

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The arrest took place at a high school in Diepkloof, Soweto, after the Anti-Gang Unit received key information from investigators about the suspect’s location. Officers moved in and detained the man without incident.

He is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing, as police continue to search for other suspects linked to the shooting.

The incident, believed to be gang-related, happened last week when a group of seven teenagers, aged between 13 and 19, were attacked on Croesus Street in Westbury. Witnesses said four men approached the teens—three armed—and opened fire without warning before fleeing the scene.

Two of the teenagers were pronounced dead, while five others were rushed to hospital. Police later confirmed that two of the injured victims have since been discharged.

Residents in the area have described the shooting as yet another tragic reminder of how gang violence continues to tear through their community.

Police are urging anyone with information about the remaining suspects to come forward by contacting Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Callers can remain anonymous.

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The group, made up of 15 women and 128 men, underwent intensive instruction in self-defense, firearms handling, and human rights under the guidance of the Mexican Army. The training is part of a broader defense partnership between the two countries, designed to strengthen Haiti’s armed forces as the nation struggles with escalating gang violence and political instability.

Haitian officials say the skills acquired will not only boost the country’s security but also support national development and the rule of law.

The effort comes at a critical moment. Since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, armed gangs have tightened their grip on Haiti, controlling most of the capital, Port-au-Prince. With a weakened police force and limited international assistance, the government is increasingly turning to regional allies like Mexico for support in restoring order and stability.

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Residents say anyone who dares to speak out against crime is quickly silenced through threats or violence. Even anti-crime patrollers and witnesses have become targets.

The atmosphere of fear runs so deep that many people no longer report criminal activity, leaving gangs to operate unchecked. For those who remain, daily life is overshadowed by the fear that they too may become victims.

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A tragic incident unfolded this afternoon in Eastridge, Cape Flats, where a person using a wheelchair was fatally struck in the crossfire of a gang-related shooting.

This heartbreaking event underscores the relentless surge in gang violence gripping the area. In April 2025 alone, the region recorded over 90 gang-related killings and more than 110 attempted murders, with the total number of victims dead or wounded surpassing 200.

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