Police beefed up in Knysna following the killing of three ANC members

Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner Sizakhele Dyantyi is expected to visit Knysna this Saturday, following the killing of three African National Congress (ANC) members in the town in the space of two days.

WATCH | Two ANC members have been shot and killed in Knysna in the Western Cape, less than 24 hours after former mayor and Ward 8 councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was also killed. pic.twitter.com/4WjHqxBQuQ — SABC News (@SABCNews) August 21, 2026 Former Knysna Mayor and serving Ward 8 councillor Aubrey Tsengwa was shot and killed on Wednesday night, followed by the murders of former Ward 7 councillor Mandla Matiwane and ANC member and taxi leader Mandla Tyololo on Thursday night.

Police have reinforced the Serious and Violent Crime investigation team and launched a manhunt for the suspects.

The visit comes amid heightened concerns over the safety of councillors.

Some Knysna municipal councillors have been moved to safe houses while additional police resources have been deployed to the town.

VIDEO | Knysna councillors moved to safety after killings: