Cape Town experienced another taxi rank shooting this morning, Thursday, 16 January, at Delft taxi rank. The incident occurred during the busy morning rush when many commuters were heading to work and school.
An eyewitness described the shocking event to Ezitshisayo said she is still terrified. “The gunman fired the first shot, and as people ran for safety, he approached the victim, who was already on the ground, and shot him in the head. It felt unreal, like a nightmare unfolding in front of me,” said the eyewitness, who asked to remain anonymous.
The suspect fled the scene, leaving commuters, including schoolchildren, traumatised.
This shooting happened just two days after a similar incident at Nyanga taxi rank on Tuesday, 14 January, where police seized 20 firearms. That confrontation involved two rival groups within the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA), reportedly fighting over financial control.
At Nyanga, the groups’ security teams exchanged gunfire, leaving one person dead and seven injured. Police are still investigating the motive behind the conflicts.
Police spokeswoman Anelisiwe Manyana said the circumstances surrounding this shooting incident are still under investigation.
“Delft police are investigating a case of murder following a shooting incident in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, 2025-01-16) in Delft Main Road near Palm Street. Police members responded to the crime where upon arrival they found the body of an unknown man with gunshot wounds sustained to his body. The victim was declared as deceased at the scene by the medical personnel. The motive behind this incident forms part of an ongoing investigation. The unknown suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” said Manyana.
Police is appealing to anyone who may have information regarding this incident to please contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Story updated with a police comment