A taxi boss was executed in full view of motorists at the R102 and Kissoon Road intersection in Ottawa – KZN a short while ago (Thursday).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received multiple calls from the public from 14:09. Several callers reported that two occupants of a white VW Polo with registration NUR 69197 drove up to the deceased’s white Ford Ranger bakkie. The passenger exited the VW Polo and opened fire on the bakkie with an R5 rifle. The vehicle and the deceased were struck multiple times.
All available Reaction Officers were dispatched to the scene and on arrival discovered the driver slumped in his seat. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his head and body. His 9mm pistol was recovered in his holster attached to his pants. Several spent high calibre cartridges were recovered at the scene.
The deceased is confirmed to be a taxi boss from Ndwedwe – KZN.
