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Cape Town – A 35-year-old taxi driver who was shot in his driveway is the latest victim in a string of alleged taxi-related murders.
Father of two Thandekile Mtywazo was shot dead Wednesday night walking to his vehicle after opening the gates on his building.
His uncle Sinethemba Keyi said the family was devastated.
“He had nothing but a brother’s love for everyone in the family and even in the taxi industry. Many people in the family were dependent on him.
” We never heard from him at home in the Eastern Cape or even in the taxi industry. He was a down to earth man. The whole community is shocked by it.
“The family can’t speculate what happened because we don’t know him as a disturbing person,” said Keyi.
Police spokesman FC Van Wyk said the motive for the attack may be linked to taxi violence.
“The circumstances of a shooting incident (Wednesday) at around 9:30 pm at Sihlanu Avenue Nyanga Hostels in Nyanga, where a 35-year-old man was shot and fatally wounded, are being investigated.
“ A murder case has been opened for investigation. The victim reportedly opened the gates at his home and as he was on his way back to the vehicle, two unidentified men approached and fired several shots in his direction.
” The victim was declared dead at the scene. The suspects are unknown and have yet to be arrested, ”said Van Wyk
Last month, a 21-year-old taxi driver was shot dead in Delft while Goodman Lomboza, 52, was killed in Site C.
Provincial Transport and Public Works Department spokesman Jandré Bakker said: “The Transport and Public Works Department has taken note of the shooting. It condemns taxi violence in all its forms.
” We are convinced that this is not an entire industry, but a group of criminals within the industry who are endangering the entire system. The department is continuously committed to industry leadership to find solutions to the problem. “
The spokesmen for the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association and Congress of the Democratic Taxi Association were unaware of the shooting.
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