Hawston diver’s family demands answers after fatal shooting

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Families in Hawston are seeking answers after Duncan Hanekom was fatally shot at Buffels Bay in Cape Point Nature Reserve. Roger ‘Church’ van der Westhuizen was wounded in the incident and underwent emergency surgery. An investigation into murder and attempted murder charges is ongoing, according to police, who say three park ranger firearms were taken as exhibits. Seven suspects were arrested for illegal abalone possession. The families are calling for justice and an investigation as they grieve this loss.

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