Tragedy at Mfuleni Taxi Rank: Four Killed, Three Injured in Mass Shooting
A devastating mass shooting rocked the Mfuleni taxi rank in the Western Cape early this morning, leaving four people dead and three others wounded in what police are describing as a “targeted and brazen attack.”According to preliminary reports, unknown gunmen stormed into the taxi rank office and opened fire on those inside, triggering chaos and panic in one of the region’s busiest transport hubs.
Emergency Response and Crime Scene Lockdown
Emergency services responded swiftly, with paramedics seen transporting victims on stretchers as stunned commuters watched from behind police cordons. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent care.
The entire area was immediately sealed off by police, and crime scene investigators combed the site for bullet casings, fingerprints, and surveillance footage in hopes of tracking down the assailants.
Motive Still Unknown — No Arrests Yet
While no official motive has been confirmed, authorities have not ruled out a possible link to taxi industry violence, a recurring issue in parts of the Western Cape.
So far, no arrests have been made, and the gunmen remain at large.
Public Appeal for Information
Police are calling on the public to assist in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via:
📞 Crime Stop: 08600 10111
📱 MySAPS App
“We are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has knowledge of those involved to come forward,” said a SAPS spokesperson.
As the investigation continues, the Mfuleni community is left reeling from the senseless violence, and questions are growing over safety and policing in high-risk public transport zones.
