The body of a woman lays on the pavement in Kraaifontein.

Five women have been murdered in Cape Town in less than a week in four separate incidents.

In the latest incident, police were called to the scene in Aberdeen Street in Woodstock on Saturday, after a 31-year-old woman was shot in the face by her attacker who had shared a few words with her.

Police spokesperson, Constable Ndakhe Gwala explained: “Woodstock police registered a case of murder following a shooting incident at Aberdeen Street on Saturday, June 27 at 7.03am.

“According to reports, the deceased was standing in front of a public toilet when an unknown male suspect walked up to her and conversed for a few minutes before drawing a firearm and firing one shot at her face.