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Taxi owner gunned down, manhunt launched for suspects.

The police management in Mpumalanga, has ordered for an intensive investigation into the killing of yet another member from the taxi fraternity, after a 62-year-old taxi owner was gunned down in the evening of Wednesday, 05 May 2021, in Kwaggafontein.

Reports indicate that on the day, the man was walking in the street with his friend, few metres away from his house in a place called Tweefontein Extension (in Kwaggafontein). It is reported that a group of four armed men driving in a white BMW drove by and fired shots, fatally wounding the man.

Police call on members of the public with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact Detective Lieutenant Colonel Difaga John Malope at 0824417591, or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

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