A KATLEHONG taxi patroller and her partner were shot dead when unknown gunmen opened fire on their vehicle.
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Three bystanders were also wounded in the shooting at the corners of Sontonga and Venus roads in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, on Monday, 9 November 2026.
It’s alleged the woman, a member of the Katlehong People’s Taxi Association (Kapta) patrol team, was travelling with her partner when unknown men attacked them.
A 43-year-old meat hawker selling his goods at the intersection was caught in the crossfire and shot in the lower body.
Two other passers-by, a man and a woman, were also wounded by stray bullets.
Kapta mourns patroller and her partner
A Kapta member, who asked not to be named, said the association was shocked and devastated by their colleague’s killing.
“Our member and her partner were shot and killed. We’re shocked and hurt,” he said.
He said the couple had a young kid who would now grow up without both parents.
The member called on the police to act against those allegedly targeting people in the taxi industry.
We’re pleading with the police to arrest the suspects who are targeting our members.
He claimed attacks on members had been happening since the beginning of the year.
“I’ve lost count of how many of our members have been shot. This is too much. The lives of taxi drivers and patrollers are at risk.”
Cops confirm Katlehong shooting
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Police spokeswoman Captain Neldah Sekgobela confirmed the shooting.
She said a man and a woman were travelling in a taxi patrol vehicle belonging to Kapta when unknown men opened fire on them.
“Both victims were declared dead at the scene by emergency services,” she said.
Sekgobela said a 43-year-old hawker was shot in the lower body and rushed to hospital.
Two other people, a man and a woman passing through the area, were also struck by stray bullets and rushed to hospital.
She said it was still unclear how many gunmen were involved and whether they were in a vehicle or on foot when they opened fire on the couple and other victims.
Murder and attempted murder cases opened
She added that motive for the shooting remained unknown.
Sekgobela said cases of murder and attempted murder had been opened at Ramokonopi Police Station.
Police dealing with taxi violence will investigate the matter.
