Three people have died amid violence in Mossel Bay, with police confirming five arrests as investigations continue into the unrest linked to anti-foreigner sentiments.
Western Cape police have moved to clarify circumstances surrounding recent violence in Mossel Bay, confirming that three people were killed during separate incidents linked to unrest in KwaNonqaba while investigations continue into the deaths.
Among those killed is Nhlamulo Sambo, 18, who was found dead on Sunday.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said Public Order Police members from George, supported by local police, were deployed on Friday, 29 May 2026, after sporadic violence erupted in the area.
According to police, a group of people allegedly set alight about 55 shacks in the Asla Park informal settlement, resulting in the displacement of several residents.
