Cape Town – Zwelakhe Lingani, a 50-year-old rank manager for the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Associations (CODETA), and an unidentified woman were shot and killed on Monday evening, 16 March 2026.
The double murder occurred at about 20:15 near the Palm taxi rank in Delft South. Police confirm the pair was travelling in a silver Toyota Fortuner when unknown suspects approached the vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Both victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their bodies and heads. They were declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
The body of the female victim remains in the Tygerberg Hospital mortuary, where authorities are seeking her family for identification.
Reports confirm the woman was not Lingani’s wife, who is safe and was not involved in the incident.
Delft police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated: “Delft police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Monday evening, 16 March 2026, at about 20:15, near the Palm taxi rank, Delft South, and upon arrival on the scene, they found a 50-year-old male and an adult female who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their bodies. Both victims were declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports, the victims were driving in a silver Toyota Fortuner when they were approached by unknown suspects who shot them before fleeing the scene. The motive for the attack is believed to be taxi-related.”
Police recovered 85 R5 cartridges and 13 9mm cartridges at the scene.
Delft detectives are investigating two counts of murder. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
CODETA spokesperson Nceba Enge confirmed that Lingani was a member of the association.
This incident follows a triple murder at the Voorbrug taxi rank on Delft Main Road on 12 March 2026, in which three taxi operators were killed.
Police have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app anonymously. Investigations continue.
[WATCH] Armed Robbery and Hijacking Strike Home in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal
Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal – Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers were dispatched to a residence in Berry Stone, Whetstone, Phoenix, on Saturday morning following reports of an armed robbery and vehicle hijacking.
The call-out took place at approximately 07:30. Upon arrival, officers were briefed that armed suspects had pulled up to the property in a silver Volkswagen Polo sedan.
The intruders then robbed the occupants at gunpoint. Mobile phones and other valuables were taken during the attack.
Once the robbery was complete, the suspects hijacked a silver Toyota Cross that belongs to the homeowners. The vehicle carries the registration BJ27RX-ZN.
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The group fled the scene in the hijacked Toyota Cross while openly brandishing firearms.
A video related to the incident was provided to the Reaction Officers.
Two Suspects Killed in Police Shootout in KwaNgcolosi After String of Family Murders
KwaNgcolosi, KwaZulu-Natal – Two men have been killed during a confrontation with KZN police in the early hours of this morning.
One of the deceased, believed to be approximately 24 years old, was the main suspect wanted in connection with multiple murders in the area. The second man was his accomplice.
Police located both suspects at a rondavel. When officers confronted them, the two men allegedly opened fire. A shootout followed, resulting in the deaths of both suspects. Two firearms were recovered at the scene. No police members were injured.
The main suspect had been linked to a series of killings, including the deaths of family members. A few days ago, a grandmother and a young girl were shot dead while in their beds at home. Another person present during the attack survived with injuries.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had also targeted his own relatives. He believed his father’s death was connected to witchcraft. The first family member he killed was an aunt, who was stabbed to death. This was followed by the stabbing death of an uncle.
The young girl killed in the recent shooting at the family home had been a witness to the aunt’s murder. In addition, the suspect – who was known to associate with local criminals – recently contacted another uncle by phone and told him that his days were numbered.
The incidents form part of an ongoing investigation into the killings in the KwaNgcolosi area.
Two Killed and Thirteen Injured in Taxi Collision with Perimeter Wall on M2 Freeway in Germiston
A fully loaded Toyota Quantum minibus taxi collided with a stationary perimeter wall fence at the intersection of the M2 freeway eastbound and Refinery Road in Germiston, City of Ekurhuleni, early this morning.
The incident was reported at 06:15. Disaster and Emergency Management Services teams from the City of Ekurhuleni responded immediately to the scene and began rescue operations.
After completing an assessment and triage of those involved, paramedics declared a male driver and a female passenger dead at the scene as a result of the injuries sustained. Thirteen passengers were injured in the crash.
Of the injured passengers, five were in critical condition, five were in serious but stable condition, and three sustained minimal injuries. All injured passengers received medical treatment at the scene before being transported to the nearest medical facilities.
Rescue crews used specialised hydraulic rescue equipment to free the entrapped driver from the vehicle.
The collision caused the temporary closure of two lanes at the intersection while the scene was cleared and rehabilitated.
Metropolitan police officers attended the scene and carried out the necessary investigations.
The bodies of the two deceased were removed from the scene and transported to a pathology facility in Germiston.
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Tragedy on Olifantsafontein Road: Young Girl and Avanza Driver Killed in Head-On Collision
A head-on collision between an Avanza and a grey Audi at the intersection of Olifantsafontein Road and South View has claimed the lives of two people, including a young girl.
The driver of the grey Audi, a 30-year-old man, is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol when the vehicles collided. Officers from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department tested the Audi driver on the scene and recorded an alcohol reading of 0.64.
Paramedics certified both the driver of the Avanza and the female passenger, aged between 10 and 11 years, dead at the scene after they succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
A second passenger in the Avanza, a 16-year-old girl, suffered serious injuries. She was transported to Thembisa Tertiary Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
The 30-year-old driver of the Audi was arrested at the scene. He will face charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless and negligent driving, culpable homicide, and fleeing from the scene of the accident.
This information is based solely on details released regarding the incident. No further particulars about the identities of the victims or additional circumstances have been made available at this stage.
Armed Couple Fights Back Against Robbers on N12 in Witbank
WITBANK – Alleged robbers picked up a husband and wife as passengers on the N12 highway in Witbank, apparently believing the pair would be easy targets for their planned attack.
The suspects carried out their plan when they attempted to pull a move on the unsuspecting couple during the journey.
In response, the husband drew his own firearm and fought back against the alleged robbers.
The confrontation left two of the suspects shot.
One suspect died on the scene as a direct result of the shooting.
A second suspect was injured in the incident and was arrested.
A third suspect managed to escape from the scene.
The incident unfolded entirely on the N12 in Witbank and involved only the husband and wife as the passengers targeted by the alleged robbers.
No further details on the sequence beyond the picking up of the passengers, the attempted move, the husband’s armed response, the shooting of two suspects, the death of one, the injury and arrest of another, and the escape of the third have been established in reports of the event.
The husband and wife were the victims who turned the tables on the group through the man’s use of his firearm in self-defence during the attempted robbery.
Single Vehicle Crash Disrupts Traffic on Mariannhill Road Near KwaDengezi Bus Depot
A single vehicle crash has taken place on Mariannhill Road in the vicinity of the Bus Depot in KwaDengezi.
The incident involves one vehicle only and has prompted authorities to issue an immediate advisory to motorists travelling in the area.
Traffic flow along Mariannhill Road is expected to experience delays and possible congestion as a direct result of the crash.
Emergency personnel are currently on scene attending to the situation.
Motorists are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution while navigating the affected stretch of road. Drivers should reduce their speed significantly, maintain heightened awareness of surrounding conditions, and pay particular attention to the presence of emergency vehicles and personnel working at the site.
Commuters are encouraged to consider alternative routes where possible until the scene is cleared and normal traffic movement resumes.
No further details regarding the cause of the crash or any injuries have been released at this time. Motorists are reminded to remain vigilant and adhere to all traffic safety instructions in the KwaDengezi area.
Three Suspects Killed in Benoni Shootout Following High-Speed Chase
Three suspects were killed in a shootout with police in Benoni on the East Rand on March 19, 2026.
The incident occurred after a high-speed chase that stemmed from a hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping in Crystal Park during the early hours of Thursday morning.
The suspects were fatally wounded during the high-speed chase and shootout with the Hawks Tactical Operations Management Team.
The victim from the hijacking, attempted murder and kidnapping incident was not hurt.
Police officers recovered two firearms and some of the possessions belonging to the victim at the scene.
The entire operation took place in Crystal Park, Benoni, where the initial crimes unfolded and the subsequent chase and shootout ended with the deaths of the three suspects.
