The body of a 64-year-old taxi chairman was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Thwalikhulu in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, police said.
Police spokesperson Sgt Kaya Matola-Mvanyashe said the man was the chairman of the Mqanduli Taxi Association.
His body was found in the Ndungunyeni area at around 7pm on Friday, Matola-Mvanyashe said.
“According to information, when he arrived at his home he was shot several times by two unknown male suspects seen through a window by the son of the deceased.
“The motive for the murder is unknown but conflict among taxi associations can’t be ruled out.”
A murder case had been opened.
Taxi boss gunned down in Eastern Cape
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The body of a 64-year-old taxi chairman was found with multiple gunshot wounds in Thwalikhulu in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, police said.
Police spokesperson Sgt Kaya Matola-Mvanyashe said the man was the chairman of the Mqanduli Taxi Association.
His body was found in the Ndungunyeni area at around 7pm on Friday, Matola-Mvanyashe said.
“According to information, when he arrived at his home he was shot several times by two unknown male suspects seen through a window by the son of the deceased.
“The motive for the murder is unknown but conflict among taxi associations can’t be ruled out.”
A murder case had been opened.
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