Long distance taxi drivers killed in Nongoma

Two long distance taxi drivers were shot and killed by unknown gunmen in Nongoma yesterday (Friday) morning.

The pair was identified as Sipho Mahlambi (37) of Engoqongweni and Mthibisi Mthethwa (37) of KwaMaqhuma area in Usuthu reserve.

The incident occurred at Esicayini area outside Nongoma.

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Mahlambi was found in the driver’s seat of a white Quantum, with Mthethwa 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 said two murder cases were registered at Nongoma SAPS for investigation, but no arrest has yet been made.

“Nothing was taken from the deceased,” she said.

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