Wife of slain taxi boss shot dead after taking over business

An Ekurhuleni woman who had just taken over her murdered husband's taxi business was shot and killed in her car in Wadeville, Germiston, on Monday. 

While the motive for the killing is not yet known, Katlehong People's Taxi Association spokesperson Sakhelwe Ngobese believes her death is related to the ongoing taxi violence in Katlehong.

"Her husband, who was a taxi owner, died earlier this year after he was shot and killed over the current taxi violence. She then took over from her husband and became a taxi owner. We were also shocked to hear that she was killed on Monday," said Ngobese. 

Police spokesperson W/O Majang Skalkie said the Elsburg police are currently conducting an investigation into a murder case following the discovery of the body of an African woman in a Volkswagen Polo, which bore gunshot wounds.

"The motive for the crime remains unclear, and no suspects have been apprehended. The investigation is ongoing, and we kindly request that any member of the community with information relevant to this case come forward to assist in our efforts," Skalkie said. 

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