Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku has urged the public and taxi industry stakeholders to avoid speculation following a shooting on the R300 yesterday in which a Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) taxi boss was killed and two others wounded. The incident occurred shortly after the department reopened taxi routes following a 30-day shutdown due to ongoing violence.

 “We are not in a position to confirm whether the shooting is connected to the dispute between two mini-bus taxi associations affected by the extraordinary measures. We will await official confirmation from the South African Police Service (SAPS) before making further comments.”

The minister added that the department continues to work closely with law enforcement and industry stakeholders to maintain peace and ensure the safety of all road users in the Western Cape.

 “Our focus remains on promoting peace, stability, and safety within the minibus taxi industry, and we will not tolerate any return to violence.”

SAPS has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and that a murder and two attempted murders have been registered.

“The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation. The suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested,” said police spokesperson Wesley Twigg.

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