- A Mandeni taxi owner was shot dead in Gingindlovu, northern KZN.
- The shooting stemmed from a dispute between the victim and route patrollers of the Gingindlovu taxi association.
- KZN police are investigating the case as a murder.
A deadly shooting in Gingindlovu, northern KwaZulu-Natal, has sparked fears of an impending taxi war.
Taxi owner killed in Gingindlovu shooting
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A taxi owner from Mandeni was fatally shot last week, allegedly following a heated argument with route patrollers from the Gingindlovu taxi association.
The incident, captured on video, shows the fatal confrontation between the taxi owner and the route patrollers. According to witnesses, the argument escalated quickly, culminating in the shooting of the taxi owner.
The suspect, who is described as heavy set, remains at large, and no further descriptions are available.
While a statement has yet to surface, it’s believed KZN police are investigating a case of murder.
The shooting has heightened tensions in the northern KZN taxi industry, an area already known for its volatile environment.
While there has been no official response from the Gingindlovu Taxi Association, the situation remains tense.
Local commuters and taxi operators are on high alert, fearing potential retaliatory attacks.