Western Cape police have launched a manhunt following a series of deadly incidents that claimed the lives of 13 people across the province over the weekend.
In one of the incidents, three men aged between 20 and 24 were shot and killed inside an informal dwelling in Makhaza on Sunday.
According to police, family members heard gunshots before discovering the victims inside the structure with multiple gunshot wounds.
In a separate attack on Monday morning, three men believed to be in their thirties were shot at a shebeen in Endlovini.
The victims were transported to a local clinic, where they later succumbed to their injuries.
Police said no arrests have yet been made in connection with either shooting.
Meanwhile, seven other people were killed in separate violent incidents reported elsewhere in the province over the same weekend period.
A specialised team of detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit has been assigned to investigate the murders as authorities intensify efforts to trace those responsible.