By localnew 
Seven dead in Philippi East shooting, police search for suspects
Western Cape police have launched a manhunt following the shooting of seven men, aged between 20 and 30, on Road 53 in Better Life, Philippi East, on Friday.
SAPS spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut said police were investigating the incident, although the motive was not yet known.
“Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are pursuing all avenues to identify the suspects behind these violent incidents.” Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile condemned the senseless act of violence and appealed to the public for assistance, Traut said.