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Three Killed in Delft Taxi Rank Shooting in Cape Town

Investigators are examining whether taxi-industry tensions triggered the attack.

Overview

  • Shots were fired around 06:15 on Thursday at the Delft Main Road rank in Voorbrug as commuters arrived.
  • Police say gunmen arrived in a Toyota Quantum, opened fire at the rank, and fled the scene.
  • Two men, aged 55 and 58, were declared dead on site, and a 38-year-old died later in hospital, according to EMS and police.
  • Detectives from the provincial Serious and Violent Crime unit have taken over a three-count murder investigation, with no arrests reported.
  • Local taxi groups reported that two victims were affiliated with CATA and Codeta, and police appealed for tips via Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or the MySAPS app.