Rival gangs come to blows at Wynberg Magistrate Court

Chaos erupted outside Wynberg Magistrate Court as two rival gangs that appeared at court on different cases collided on Thursday morning, September 12.

According to a text sent on traffic/accident alert groups, information was received of a shooting in progress in Church Street in front of the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court. Two rival gangs were seen chasing each other with knives and stones. Shots were fired outside of a silver grey polo hatchback CAA 351209. It is believed authorities searched the area but had no luck finding the vehicle.

In a video that has been circulating on social media, people are seen running away from the court towards Main Road. Armed authorities are then seen approaching the court from Glaren Road while some of the suspects retreat towards the court.

According to Wynberg police spokesman Captain Silvino Davids, three suspects were arrested for being in possession of dangerous weapons.

Captain Davids says the rival gangs were at court for different cases, one of which was a possession of an unlicensed firearm. A fight broke out in the road. However no injuries were sustained.

The suspects, ages 38, 36 and 21, will make their first appearance at Wynberg Court on Monday.