Apparant hit leads to death of business woman in Ivory Park
The mother of three, who was in the taxi industry, was shot and killed not far from her home in Makhado Street.
A 37-year-old woman from Ivory Park has been shot and killed in a suspected hit.
This happened on November 13, in Makhado Street in Ivory Park Ext 2, at around 08:30, not far from the Ivory Park Taxi Rank.
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The mother of three had allegedly inherited her late parents’ taxi business, sparking concerns that the hit could be related to taxi violence.
Ekurhuleni police spokesperson Captain Neldah Sekgobela said, upon arrival at the scene, police found one female victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. “The victim was certified as deceased by EMS personnel. They also found another female, 52 years old, who was bleeding from the lower body.”
Sekgobela said it is believed that the injured women is a neighbour to the deceased, and they were together at the time of the attack. “They were speaking when they suddenly heard gunshots. The 52-year-old allegedly collapsed without seeing anything. After regaining consciousness, she saw the deceased lying on the ground. She then realised that she was also shot in the lower body.”
Sekgobela said no arrests have been made yet, and police are investigating a murder and attempted murder case.
The suspects are unknown and the police are appealing to anyone who might have information to come forward.
Sekgobela did not respond to questions about whether authorities had established a motive for the hit, the number of suspects involved, and whether they were driving or fled the scene on foot.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it is received.
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