Taxi violence flares up in KZN

22 December 2009 - 02:00
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TAXI violence has reared its ugly head again in KwaZulu-Natal, with three operators being gunned down south of Durban in the early hours of yesterday.

TAXI violence has reared its ugly head again in KwaZulu-Natal, with three operators being gunned down south of Durban in the early hours of yesterday.

The names of the dead have been withheld until their relatives have been informed.

Five heavily armed men brandishing R5 assault rifles arrived at the Shabalala Store taxi rank and opened fire, killing the three.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for transport, community safety and liaison Willies Mchunu condemned the attack, describing it as a "barbaric and cowardly act".

The men opened fire without saying anything. - Canaan Mdletshe