South Africa

Cop raid gets bloody: 3 taxi men killed, 7 hurt

18 February 2020 - 08:00 By Graeme Hosken
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now
Security patrol car is said to have been shot at by police during a raid carried out on the taxi association's rank.
Security patrol car is said to have been shot at by police during a raid carried out on the taxi association's rank.
Image: Vukanini Taxi Association

Mpumalanga police officers are at the centre of a murder and attempted murder investigation after three eMbalenhle (Secunda) taxi drivers were shot dead and another seven injured in a violent protest in the mining town.

The probe comes after a feud between bus company and taxi association put the town on edge.
 

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Most read

  1. Lottery winner can travel abroad to meet grandchild for the first time South Africa
  2. Ten years in jail for celebrity chef who defrauded Sars of R3.1m South Africa
  3. Sello’s PhD from bogus college, Nzimande confirms South Africa
  4. Jub Jub to apply for amendment of his bail conditions on Thursday South Africa
  5. New tobacco laws may worsen illicit trade, global conference hears South Africa

Latest Videos

2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all ...
South Africa's ANC loses case against Zuma