A shooting on Saturday, 17 August 2024, in Magatle, Capricorn district, resulted in the death of a taxi driver and left two others injured. The attack occurred around 5:45pm when a white Toyota Hiace taxi, carrying 15 passengers, was targeted by the occupants of a white Audi.
The 42-year-old taxi driver was killed instantly, while a female passenger was slightly injured by shattered glass. Two male passengers sustained serious injuries; one, aged 49, later died in the hospital.
According to reports, the Audi, whose registration numbers are unknown, followed the taxi and opened fire with a rifle and a 9mm pistol. After the shooting, the Audi fled the scene towards Groothoek.
Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Limpopo, has launched a manhunt for the assailants. “We condemn this senseless attack and appeal to the community to provide any information that could help us find those responsible,” Hadebe said.
Two murder and two attempted murder cases have been opened. Anyone with information is urged to contact Colonel Kgadiswana Mnisi at 082 565 8501, Crime Stop at 08600 10111, or their nearest police station. The MySAPSApp is also available for submitting tips.