An early morning shooting rocked the Meyerton Taxi Rank, just north of Vereeniging, plunging the busy public transport hub into panic and disruption.
While no fatalities have been reported, the incident has prompted swift action from law enforcement, who have since cordoned off the area and suspended all taxi operations as part of an active crime scene investigation.
The exact circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, and police have not yet confirmed the number of individuals involved or whether there were injuries. Eyewitnesses described the moment as sudden and chaotic, with commuters scattering for cover as shots rang out.
“It all happened so fast. We just heard gunshots and people started running,” said one bystander.
Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area while forensics teams comb the scene for evidence and detectives interview witnesses.
With tensions historically high in taxi-related disputes, today’s incident adds yet another chapter to the ongoing concerns around violence in South Africa’s public transport sector. Updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
