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The Provincial police commissioner in the Eastern Cape has set up a multi-disciplinary task team to trace and arrest those responsible for a string of murders in Humandsorp.
In the past four days, six people were killed and others wounded, with mostly teenagers being involved.
Most of the incidents are gun-related, according to a statement from the police.
In the most recent incident on Wednesday, 17-year-old Juvandre September was shot and killed, while a 12-year-old sustained a gunshot wound in his thigh.
Spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said both victims were chased by a group of males and shot in an open space between Besembos and Pendoring Streets in Gill Marcus.
September's death comes in the wake of another 17-year-old who died in Coetzee Street in Arcadia on the same day.
Enrico Schuster was severely beaten, stoned, and stabbed by an angry mob.
On Tuesday morning, Colin-Lee Titus, 17, was shot at his house in the Maak 'n Las area.
A 17-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with Titus' murder and has already appeared in court.
Later that evening (Tuesday), a 25-year-old man was killed at the entrance of a shop in Sewende Laan.
On Monday, police arrested Juvandre Jafta for the attempted murder of an 18-year-old male.
Jafta, who has already appeared in court, allegedly shot the victim in his left shoulder in Sewende Laan.
On Sunday morning, the body of Sandile Ncamani, 50, was discovered on the kitchen floor at his home in Kwanomzamo.
Ncamani had a stab wound to his chest.
His friend, Khimba Momani appeared in the Humansdorp Magistrates Court on Tuesday on a charge of murder.
By Sunday afternoon, another 17-year-old was shot in his head and arm in Donkerhoek. He died at the scene.
The teenager and a friend were allegedly assaulted by a group of men.
His friend managed to flee the scene.
Police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder.
Lieutenant General Mene pleaded with communities to work with the police to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
"It is very disturbing when young children are both victims and perpetrators of crime.
"The involvement of the community in providing vital information can significantly increase our chances of solving our cases and apprehending suspects."
Mene said a team of experienced detectives will not rest until all of the perpetrators are behind bars.
