Another taxi association boss shot dead

POLICE in Gauteng have launched a murder investigation after a 52-year-old taxi association official was shot and killed in Woodmead, Sandton, on Thursday night, Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said.

- JONISAYI MAROMO

Masondo said the incident occurred at around 10.30 pm when the man and another male companion were in a parking lot in Woodmead. They were approached by two men armed with automatic rifles, who opened fire.

The taxi official was declared dead at the scene. The second man’s condition was not disclosed.

According to Masondo, police suspect the killing is linked to ongoing tensions between rival taxi associations in Alexandra.