Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has condemned the killing of former Knysna mayor and ANC ward councillor Aubrey Tsengwa.
Tsengwa was shot and killed in Knysna on Wednesday evening, 19 August 2026.
Marais extended her condolences to Tsengwa’s family, friends and colleagues, describing the killing as “brutal” and “senseless”.
“I strongly condemn this brutal, senseless killing,” Marais said.
She welcomed the deployment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit to investigate the murder.
“Every possible avenue must be followed so that those responsible can be identified, arrested, and brought to justice,” she said.
Marais said the motive for the killing remains under investigation, but warned that Tsengwa’s murder comes during an increasingly sensitive political period ahead of the local government elections.
“We must be vigilant against any form of political violence,” she said.
Marais added that she would closely monitor the progress of the investigation.
Tsengwa was shot and killed in Knysna on Wednesday evening, 19 August 2026.
Marais extended her condolences to Tsengwa’s family, friends and colleagues, describing the killing as “brutal” and “senseless”.
“I strongly condemn this brutal, senseless killing,” Marais said.
She welcomed the deployment of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit to investigate the murder.
“Every possible avenue must be followed so that those responsible can be identified, arrested, and brought to justice,” she said.
Marais said the motive for the killing remains under investigation, but warned that Tsengwa’s murder comes during an increasingly sensitive political period ahead of the local government elections.
“We must be vigilant against any form of political violence,” she said.
Marais added that she would closely monitor the progress of the investigation.