Three people were shot and killed and one was wounded in two separate incidents on Tuesday 27 October in what is suspected to be taxi-related violence.
The first incident occurred at the corner of NY1 and NY3A in Gugulethu, killing two and injuring one at about 14:50. The second occurred in Japtha K Masemola Street at H Block in Site B, Khayelitsha, where a taxi driver was gunned down at about 16:45.
Gugulethu shooting
Provincial police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg said Gugulethu police registered two counts of murder and one of attempted murder following a shooting incident on Tuesday afternoon, 27 October, at the corner of NY1 and NY3A, Gugulethu. He said two adult men were killed and a third was wounded.
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“Officers responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene they found the victims, who sustained gunshot wounds to their bodies. Two adult males were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, while the other victim was transported to a medical facility for treatment,” he said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Twigg said the motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related. The suspect or suspects are yet to be arrested.
Khayelitsha shooting
In a separate shooting incident that occurred in Khayelitsha, Twigg said a 38-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded. The circumstances are under investigation.
“Officers were called to the crime scene, where they found the victim in a Toyota Quantum minibus taxi with gunshot wounds to his body. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related and no arrests have been made yet,” said Twigg, adding that a murder case was registered for investigation.
SANTACO to issue statement
South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) spokesperson Makhosandile Tumana declined to comment, stating that the association would release a full statement on Thursday 29 October. However, he added that the taxi violence was having an impact on learners who use public transport.
Anyone with information about these shooting incidents can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile app anonymously.
