Two taxi drivers gunned down by unknown gun men in south Africa
At least two taxi drivers have been confirmed dead following a random shooting by unknown gun men in Marabastad.
Captain Mavela Masondo confirmed the incident on Saturday July 25.
Masondo revealed that two driver were confirmed dead at the scene and the other two were transfered to hospital after sustaining life threatening wounds.
The Daily Sun report revealed that the four victims were sitting in a taxi when unknown men randomly started shooting at them.
Police said the motive for the shooting is still unknown and that they have open investigations into the case.
South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) spokesperson MacDonald Makata has condemned the attacks.
He has also asked anyone with reliable information that will led to the capture of the culprits to call the nearest police station.
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