Taxi exec shot multiple times — Cops find 10 cartridges at scene

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Cape Town – Western Cape Acting Police Commissioner Bongani Maqhashalala has confirmed that 10 cartridges were found at the scene where taxi owner Mongi Titi was shot dead at Nyanga taxi rank.

While it is not yet confirmed as an assassination, Maqhashalala acknowledged tensions among taxi associations, particularly between CATA and Codeta, and internal issues within CATA involving extortion and control, SABC News reported. 

The investigation is in its early stages, with no leads yet.

Titi was  fatally shot at the Nyanga taxi rank in Cape Town on Wednesday evening.

According to police, unknown gunmen opened fire on Titi, who was in a parked Toyota Fortuner, and fled the scene.

No arrests have been made and the motive is under investigation.

“The information indicates unknown gunmen approached a Toyota Fortuner parked in the vicinity of the terminus, after which they opened fire on the occupant, a 45-year-old man who sustained fatal wounds. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” Times Live quoted police spokesperson W/O Joseph Swartbooi as saying.

Western Cape mobility MEC Isaac Sileku condemned the violence and warned against retaliation, while urging for justice.

Meanwhile, according to The Citizen, Santaco has described Titi’s death as a major loss to the taxi industry, highlighting his leadership in promoting unity and professionalism.

The taxi body has called for a full investigation and urged the public to assist the police.

“His untimely death is a devastating loss to our organisation and to the industry at large. Mr Titi was a committed leader who played a significant role in our ongoing efforts to build a more unified, safe, and professional taxi sector in the province.

“Santaco Western Cape calls for a full and thorough investigation into this heinous crime, and we urge law enforcement authorities to act swiftly to bring those responsible to justice,” Santaco said.

A R100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a conviction.

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