Khayelitsha has been rocked by another deadly suspected taxi-related shooting, with a second taxi driver gunned down within hours of an earlier attack that left another driver dead and three passengers wounded.

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Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala has confirmed that the 39-year-old taxi driver was shot and killed inside his home in Ntlazane Road, Harare, on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. His wife was also shot and wounded during the attack.

“Taxi-Violence Unit detectives are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting at Ntlazane Road, Harare, at about 22:30. According to reports, a 39-year-old taxi driver was shot multiple times inside his residence. He was declared deceased at the scene by medical personnel. His wife sustained a gunshot wound to her left arm and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.”

The shooting comes just hours after another taxi driver was shot and killed while offloading passengers in Pama Road, Site B, in Khayelitsha.

Gwala says the victim was declared dead at the scene, while three passengers were wounded during the attack.

“This office confirms that Lingelethu West police opened a case of murder and three counts of attempted murder, following a shooting at Pama Road, Site B, on Tuesday.”

 

Police are now investigating two counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder following the two separate attacks.

Earlier this week, Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku conducted taxi-rank oversight visits to several areas, including Khayelitsha. Deadly taxi-related violence has claimed the lives of at least 19 people since September.

*This article has been updated to reflect the latest details.