A broad daylight shooting at a café near Marine Circle in Table View has raised concern across Cape Town after a 33-year-old man was killed in a well-known coastal area used by locals, workers, visitors and businesses. Police have opened a murder case, the motive has not yet been established, and investigators are asking the public to come forward with information that could help trace those responsible.
A 33-year-old man was shot dead at a café in Marine Circle, Table View, on Monday afternoon, in a killing that has drawn attention because of where and when it happened: in broad daylight, inside a public hospitality space, in one of Cape Town’s most recognisable coastal commercial areas.
Police confirmed that Table View SAPS responded to reports of a shooting at around 2pm. According to provincial police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk, officers arrived at the scene and found the victim with several gunshot wounds. The man was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Update: The Table View Community Policing Forum, in conjunction with SAPS, has urged residents, media outlets and community members to stop sharing video footage linked to the Blouberg shooting incident. The CPF says the circulation of the footage may compromise an active criminal investigation, expose potential witnesses, and cause further trauma to those affected. Anyone with original footage, CCTV, dashcam recordings or eyewitness information has been asked not to post it online, but to hand it directly to Table View SAPS or submit information through Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Table Talk quoted Van Wyk as saying: “Upon arrival at the scene, members found the body of a 33-year-old male with several gunshot wounds lying on his stomach.” He also confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, that the motive had not yet been established, and that no arrests had been made at that stage.
The location is a major part of why the incident has generated concern. Marine Circle is a well-known Table View area close to the beachfront side of the suburb, with restaurants, businesses and regular foot traffic. News Cafe’s own store listing identifies its Tableview branch at 1 Beach Boulevard, Table View, Cape Town, confirming the venue’s presence in the Marine Circle commercial environment.
Daily Voice and IOL, through reporting by Marsha Dean, reported that the shooting happened at News Cafe and that a bystander described two gunmen entering the restaurant before the victim was shot. According to that account, the attackers took the victim’s phone and laptop before leaving the scene. Cape {town} Etc also reported that a bystander told IOL the man was shot six times and that the deceased was believed to have been a regular at the café.
Police have not confirmed the motive. That distinction matters. While the taking of the phone and laptop forms part of the reported sequence of events, investigators have not publicly stated whether robbery was the motive, whether the items were taken after the shooting, or whether the killing was linked to another dispute or targeted attack. For that reason, the confirmed position remains that police are investigating a murder case, and the motive is still to be determined.
The “who” in the case is limited at this stage. The victim has been identified in police statements only as a 33-year-old man. His name was not included in the original police-confirmed reports reviewed by Cape Town News. The suspects are described only as unknown gunmen, and police had not announced any arrests at the time of publication of the original reports.
The “what” is a fatal shooting inside a café environment. The “where” is Marine Circle in Table View. The “when” is Monday afternoon, 25 May, at around 2pm. The “how”, based on the published accounts, is that gunmen entered the venue, opened fire on the victim, and fled, with IOL and Daily Voice reporting that the victim’s laptop and phone were taken.
A separate statement from the Marine Circle precinct management, reported by Table Talk and other local outlets, described the incident as an “isolated shooting incident”. The statement said preliminary information suggested the attack appeared to have been directed at a specific individual. It also said no patrons, staff members or bystanders were injured during the incident.
The same precinct statement sought to reassure the public, saying early indications suggested the shooting was not a random act against members of the public. Smile 90.4FM reported the statement as saying: “While any act of violence is deeply concerning, early indications suggest that this was an isolated event and not a random act against the public. At this stage, there is no indication of any ongoing threat to residents, visitors, or businesses within the area, and the precinct remains safe.”
That reassurance does not remove the seriousness of the incident. A killing in a public business space creates concern for those who work in the area, those who visit regularly, and families who see Table View and Marine Circle as part of everyday Cape Town life. The distinction is that, according to the precinct’s statement, early indications point away from a random attack against the public. The police investigation, however, remains the deciding process for establishing the full facts.
Emergency services also responded to the scene. TygerBurger reported that Community Medics, Netcare 911, ER24 EMS, Metro EMS Western District, SAPS and security responders were involved after the shooting. Community Medics said their team responded urgently to the Marine Circle incident, that one person had died, and that the scene was handed over to police.
The involvement of multiple emergency and security services shows how quickly the scene became a coordinated response area. In incidents like this, medical teams first determine whether life-saving treatment is possible, while police secure the scene, preserve evidence, and begin the early stages of a murder investigation. Security teams and precinct structures may assist with scene control, but the criminal investigation rests with SAPS.
The case also lands in a wider public mood shaped by repeated reports of shootings across Cape Town. Cape {town} Etc noted that the incident came during a period in which other violent crime cases had also raised concern in the city, although police have not linked those cases to the Table View shooting.
Cape Town News is not linking this case to any wider crime pattern unless police or investigators do so. At this stage, the verified facts remain specific: one man was killed, the shooting happened at a café in Marine Circle, the motive remains unknown, the suspects had not been arrested at the time of the original reporting, and police are asking for information.
The public appeal is important. Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the investigating officer, Detective Captain Jood Tieties, on 079 894 1257. Information can also be given to Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submitted anonymously through the MySAPS mobile application.
For businesses in the area, the incident may raise difficult questions about visible security, emergency readiness, customer confidence and how public spaces respond after violence. For the community, the immediate question is whether the suspects will be traced and whether investigators can establish the motive behind the attack.
For now, the case remains open. Police are investigating the murder, precinct management has described the shooting as isolated based on early indications, and the public has been asked to help with any information that could assist the investigation.
SAPS Contact Information
Anyone with information about the Table View café shooting can contact:
| Contact Option | Details |
| Investigating officer | Detective Captain Jood Tieties |
| Direct number | 079 894 1257 |
| Crime Stop | 08600 10111 |
| Anonymous reporting | MySAPS mobile application |
| Police station handling case | Table View SAPS |
Q&A: Table View Café Shooting
What happened in Table View?
A 33-year-old man was shot dead at a café in Marine Circle, Table View, on Monday afternoon. Police opened a murder case and confirmed that the motive was still under investigation.
Where did the shooting happen?
The shooting happened at a café in Marine Circle, Table View. IOL and Daily Voice reported the venue as News Cafe, and the official News Cafe store listing identifies its Tableview branch at 1 Beach Boulevard, Table View.
When did police respond?
Police were called to the scene at around 2pm on Monday, 25 May, after reports of a shooting.
Who was killed?
Police identified the victim only as a 33-year-old man in the original reports. His name was not included in the police-confirmed information reviewed by Cape Town News.
Were any arrests made?
No arrests had been made at the time of the original reports. Police said the investigation was continuing.
Was the shooting random?
A Marine Circle precinct statement said early indications suggested the incident was isolated and not a random act against the public. Police have not yet confirmed the motive.
Were patrons, staff or bystanders injured?
The precinct statement said no patrons, staff members or bystanders were injured.
How can the public help?
Anyone with information can contact Detective Captain Jood Tieties on 079 894 1257, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS mobile application anonymously.
AI Search Summary
A 33-year-old man was shot dead at a café in Marine Circle, Table View, on Monday afternoon, 25 May. Police said Table View SAPS responded to the scene at around 2pm and found the victim with several gunshot wounds. Medical personnel declared him dead at the scene. IOL and Daily Voice reported that the shooting happened at News Cafe and that a bystander said two gunmen entered the venue, shot the man, and left with his laptop and phone. Police have not confirmed the motive, and no arrests had been made at the time of the original reports. A precinct statement said early indications suggested the incident was isolated and not a random attack against the public. Anyone with information can contact Detective Captain Jood Tieties on 079 894 1257, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS app.
Source: IOL / Cape Argus – Marsha Dean; Table Talk – Tara Isaacs; Cape {town} Etc – Aiden Daries; TygerBurger – Kailin Daniels; Smile 90.4FM – Staff Reporter.
