Taxi owner gunned down outside Tzaneen

A massive manhunt was launched this morning for the suspects who shot and killed a taxi owner outside Tzaneen, the police reports.

March 19, 2017

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‘It is alleged that taxi owner Lucas “Sheleni” Mashale (37) of the Long Distance Taxi Association, operating between Bolobedu and Gauteng, was attacked, shot and killed while entering his home yard at around 03:00 this morning,’ Lt Col Ngoepe said.

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March 19, 2017

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