Authorities are investigating two separate shootings in Eagle Park and Pelican Park that occurred within a 24-hour window, resulting in the deaths of two young men. The back-to-back killings have prompted community leaders to warn of a surge in local violence.
Fatalities in Eagle Park and Pelican Park
Muhammad Shakur Makda, 25, was killed on 14th Avenue in Eagle Park on Wednesday, April 23, at approximately 7:40 p.m. Sergeant Aldridge Isaacs of the Grassy Park police reported that Makda was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the left ear, neck, chest, and left arm.
Makda’s mother, Shanaaz Makda, described her son as a quiet young man who spent most of his time at home. She noted she had seen him just five to ten minutes before receiving a call that he had been shot, believing he was indoors charging his phone at the time.
Neighbors reported that the incident may have followed an argument, alleging that two men walked past Makda and opened fire. Police are still investigating the circumstances and have not yet identified any suspects or a motive.
The Eagle Park killing followed another fatal shooting a day prior on Eagle Road in Pelican Park. Moegamat Uzair Kannemeyer, 24, was found dead approximately five meters from the vehicle he had been driving.
Preliminary police information suggests Kannemeyer was on his way to visit someone when his vehicle came under fire. Sergeant Isaacs confirmed that police are currently investigating whether the two murders are linked.
Community Response and Calls for Action
Sayed Ridhwaan, an executive member of the Cape Town Ulama Board in Eagle Park, expressed deep concern over the violence, stating that the streets have been “turned into battlefields.” He described the killings as a wave of violence that is “tearing the fabric of our society apart.”
In response, the Cape Town Ulama Board is organizing a high-level crime response meeting. The organization has invited civic leaders, safety authorities, and Members of Parliament to address the issues of drugs and gangsterism on the Cape Flats.
Ridhwaan emphasized that the community refuses to “watch from the sidelines,” calling the situation a moral crisis that requires immediate action to “reclaim our communities.”
Police are seeking assistance from the public to solve these cases. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sergeant Ricardo Goldsmith at 073 786 9205.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims of the shootings?
The victims were 25-year-old Muhammad Shakur Makda, who was killed in Eagle Park, and 24-year-old Moegamat Uzair Kannemeyer, who was killed in Pelican Park.
Are the two shootings related?
Police are currently investigating whether the two murders may be linked.
What actions is the Cape Town Ulama Board taking?
The organization is planning a high-level crime response meeting and has invited Members of Parliament, safety authorities, and civic leaders to confront the impact of drugs and gangsterism on the Cape Flats.
How can community-led initiatives best support law enforcement in reducing urban violence?
