South Africa police probe fatal shooting of 2 businessmen in Bloemfontein

South African Police Service (SAPS) officers in Mangaung Metro are investigating a fatal shooting in which two businessmen were allegedly gunned down at their offices on Ramatsoele Street in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.

According to SAPS, a complaint was received from radio control at about 08:51. Officers arrived at the scene around 09:00, where a witness who was alone in the yard reportedly heard gunshots from upstairs and saw a male jump into a white hatchback and flee. ER24 emergency medical personnel declared two males dead at the scene; the passenger sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while the status of the driver was not yet confirmed.

Lieutenant General Thabang Solomon Lesia, accompanied by Major General Makhele and Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, visited the crime scene.

Crime Intelligence, Public Order Policing, Mangaung Detectives, the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit and Forensic Services have been activated, and a crime scene investigation is underway. SAPS said a detailed media statement would be issued in due course.