Armed suspects opened fire on four people, killing one man and seriously injuring another.
The deceased, believed to be a taxi driver, was seated with three other people in a taxi in Gourton, Amangwe (Loskop) at about 8.30pm on Friday, December 4.
Police believe that they were dividing their stokvel money inside the vehicle. Four armed suspects then snuck up on the taxi occupants and fired multiple shots.

One person was killed and another seriously injured. The two other occupants escaped the deadly scene unharmed and the suspects fled the scene on foot. Amangwe police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder.

“The motive behind the attack is unclear at the moment. Police are considering all possibilities, including one that the suspects may have been intending to rob the four of their stokvel money,” commented police spokesperson Captain Charmaine Struwig.

She further urges stokvel clubs and members to be extra vigilant during this busy festive season when opportunistic criminals are ready to pounce.

“In the interest of safety, we are urging clubs to transfer these funds electronically to their member’s accounts to avoid them from being robbed of their cash. In previous years, the police received complaints of stokvel club members being robbed of their cash after they had made withdrawals from the banks.

It is very evident that people are robbed by individuals that are close to them and who are aware that they will be receiving such a pay out,” added Captain Struwig.