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Taxi violence in Carletonville: Two CALLDTA members shot dead in broad daylight
Tensions in Carletonville's taxi industry have escalated after two members of the Carletonville Local and Long Distance Taxi Association (CALLDTA) were fatally shot in a suspected targeted attack.
Shocking daylight shooting claims two lives
The deadly shooting occurred at approximately 14:55 on June 12, shortly after a meeting of CALLDTA members at a residence on Ada Street, near the intersection with Onyx Drive. As members exited the house and approached a minibus waiting outside, a white vehicle reportedly pulled up alongside them.
According to eyewitness accounts, an armed man exited the vehicle and opened fire, fatally wounding Eric Nsele (49) and Sibangiseni Zweni (63) at the scene. Two other CALLDTA members sustained gunshot wounds to the leg and arm, respectively.
Possible link to earlier assassination
Authorities are investigating potential links between this attack and a previous shooting on June 7, where a 44-year-old man was gunned down while sitting in his Nissan Qashqai outside Roots Butchery near the Carletonville Taxi Rank.
The gunman in that case also fled the scene after shooting the victim multiple times in the head. Police later recovered a firearm with a filed-off serial number and ammunition of various calibers in the deceased's vehicle, leading investigators to believe the incident was an assassination.
Taxi violence unit leading investigation
Both shootings are currently under investigation by SAPS, with the special taxi violence unit assigned to Thursday's double murder. Early indications suggest these attacks may be tied to ongoing disputes and rivalries within the local taxi industry.
Community on edge
Residents and taxi operators have expressed fear and concern over the increasing violence, urging law enforcement to act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed.
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