Police offer cash reward for arrests in Olievenhoutbosch and Katlehong taxi violence
Gauteng police are offering a cash reward for any information that could lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of those linked to incidents of taxi violence.
The reward relates to an incident in November when a woman was shot and killed in Katlehong as well as violence which erupted in December, when five people were shot and killed in Olievenhoutbosch and Wierdabrug.
Provincial police spokesperson Mathapelo Peters says images of a possible suspect responsible for the Katlehong violence has been extracted from CCTV footage.
"The late Angelina Sarah Moloi was inside her vehicle in Nogantshi Street, Spruitview when a suspect approached and fired multiple shots at her, killing her instantly," says Peters.
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In the second incident in Olievenhoutbosch seven victims, including a police officer, were injured.
"Suspects travelling in a red VW Polo and a white Mercedes Benz AMG, both with unknown registration numbers, opened fire randomly, instantly killing one victim while the second victim was declared dead on arrival at Kalafong Hospital.
"It is alleged that the same suspects then proceeded to Wierdabrug where three taxis were parked near the intersection of Ruimte and Apiesdoring Streets. The suspects allegedly fired shots, fatally wounding three men who were sitting inside the middle taxi," Peters says.
Police have only arrested one suspect while investigators have identified several other suspects whom they believe could provide them with information.