By: Natasha Archary and Tsikwe Molobye

Gauteng police have arrested one suspect, while others remain at large after taxi owners were shot in Midrand on Tuesday, 20 August.
The incident occurred at approximately 15h30 on Olifantsfontein Road when suspects driving in a Toyota Hilux bakkie opened fire on two vehicles that the taxi owners were driving.
Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo shared with Kaya News that the taxi owners were leaving a meeting, escorted by security officers when their two vehicles were shot at by the suspects.
A shootout ensued between the suspects and the security officers who were escorting the taxi owners.
It is further reported that one of the suspects was left behind whilst two others drove away.
Police were alerted and responded swiftly, and the suspect who was left behind was arrested.
An AK-47 magazine was found not far from the scene.
Both taxi owners and two bystanders were hit by bullets during the shootout and sustained injuries. They were all taken to the nearest medical care centre for treatment.
Police have opened a case of attempted murder and are on the lookout for the suspects who are still at large. The arrested suspect is expected to appear before the local Magistrate’s Court in due course.
Midrand police have arrested 1 suspect&launched a manhunt for others linked to an attempted assassination of two taxi bosses on Olifantsfontein&Lever Road in Midrand. Two taxi bosses have been injured and two bystanders including a street vendor and female motorist. Active scene pic.twitter.com/6siyoKb74A
— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) August 20, 2024
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