Three Men Killed in Suspected Mob Attack in Cape Town
Staff Writer
– November 17, 2025
1 min read
Three charred bodies were discovered in the Siqalo informal settlement in Philippi, Cape Town on Saturday after a suspected mob justice attack. Police opened a murder case and are working to identify the victims and trace those responsible.
Reports suggest the men were accused of extorting protection fees from local spaza shops before the attack, underscoring rising mob-justice risks in the region.