Long-distance taxi drivers shot dead in KZN
Police are investigating the deaths of two men who were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds inside a white Quantum.
Two long-distance taxi drivers were shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Nongoma, KZN, yesterday morning.
The pair was identified as Sipho Mahlambi (37) of Engoqongweni and Mthibisi Mthethwa (37) of KwaMaqhuma in Usuthu reserve.
The shooting occurred in the Esicayini area outside Nongoma.
Mahlambi was found in the driver’s seat of a white Quantum, while Mthethwa was behind the seat, both already dead with multiple gunshot wounds.
Mthethwa operated from Nongoma to Johannesburg, while Mahlambi was operating from Nongoma to Durban.
Five empty cartridges were found inside the vehicle, as well as two projectiles.
Zululand Cluster police spokesperson Captain Nkosie Gwala says two murder cases were registered at Nongoma SAPS for investigation, but no arrests have been made.
“Nothing was taken from the deceased,” she says.
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