A brutal taxi shooting in Delft, Cape Town, has left two people dead, including a Codeta taxi rank manager and a female passenger. The incident occurred on Monday evening near the Palm taxi rank in Delft South, with authorities launching a murder probe into the suspected taxi hit.
According to reports, the deceased were driving a silver Toyota Fortuner when they were approached by unknown suspects who shot them before fleeing the scene. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Delft detectives are investigating two counts of murder, with the motive believed to be taxi-related.
Taxi Violence Escalates in Delft
The shooting incident comes days after three people were gunned down at the Delft taxi rank on 12 March. One of the victims belonged to the Codeta, and the other victim was a taxi owner who belonged to the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata), while a bystander was also killed.
Taxi Associations React
Codeta spokesperson Nceba Enge confirmed that the deceased rank manager was a member of their association. However, he could not comment on whether the shooting was from a rival association, internal rivals, or a third force. The incident has raised concerns about the escalating violence in the taxi industry, with many calling for increased security measures to protect drivers and passengers.
Some of the key concerns surrounding the taxi industry include:
- Lack of regulation and enforcement
- Competition and rivalry between taxi associations
- Corruption and extortion
- Violence and intimidation
The South African government has been working to address these issues, with the Department of Transport implementing various initiatives to improve the safety and security of the taxi industry.</p)
