PHOTO: Taxi Boss, Samuel Mandela Molewa, Of Mawikta Association Shot Dead In Mabopane Station

Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that taxi boss, Samuel Mandela Molewa, of Mawikta association shot dead in Mabopane station.

Mawikta Association Member Gunned Down in Hartbeespoort, Prelude to Mabopane Station Bloodshed

MABOPANE – A brutal shooting in Hartbeespoort on April 1st marked the beginning of a deadly 24-hour period for the taxi industry, as a seasoned taxi operator and member of the Mawikta association in Mabopane was gunned down at his residence, setting the stage for further bloodshed at Mabopane station the following day.

Samuel “Mandela” Molewa, a respected figure in the taxi industry with over three decades of experience, was shot dead at his gate in Hartbeespoort on April 1st.
His body was discovered the following morning, sending shockwaves through the community.

Tragically, Molewa’s murder was only the beginning. The following day, on April 2nd, the violence spilled over to Mabopane station, where two taxi owners were killed in a brazen shootout. The incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage, with many calling for an end to the violence and bloodshed.

The motive behind the killings is still unclear, but Molewa’s family suspects that his murder may be linked to the Mabopane station shootout. The police have launched an investigation into both incidents, but no arrests have been made yet.

As the taxi industry struggles to come to terms with the latest violence, many are calling for a comprehensive solution to address the underlying issues driving the bloodshed. The killing of Samuel Molewa and the two taxi owners at Mabopane station is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by taxi operators in South Africa.