Taxi operations in Delft, Cape Town remain unaffected despite a deadly shooting at a local taxi rank that left two people dead.
Police confirmed that a 50 year old man, believed to be a taxi owner, and a woman were shot and killed near the Palm taxi rank on Monday night.
According to authorities, the victims were travelling in a private vehicle when they were ambushed by unknown gunmen.
Second Deadly Incident In A Week
The latest attack marks the second fatal shooting at a taxi rank in the area in less than a week.
Last Thursday, three people were killed at the Voorbrug Taxi Rank, raising concerns about escalating violence linked to the taxi industry.
Taxi Association Suspects Link To Ongoing Conflict
The Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association believes the killing may be connected to ongoing tensions within Cape Town’s taxi industry.
Chairperson Nceba Enge said the organisation is deeply saddened by the loss and has urged calm while investigations continue.
Operations Continue As Police Hunt Suspects
Despite the violence, minibus taxi services in Delft are operating as normal.
Police have launched a manhunt for those responsible for both shootings.
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