Limpopo taxi owner, Bernad Kgabo Phihlela, from Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association (SPTA shot dead at Polokwane Taxi Rank by two suspects who fired multiple shots at Phihlela

Limpopo taxi owner Bernad Kgabo Phihlela (50) from Seshego Polokwane Taxi Association (SPTA) has been shot dead at Polokwane Taxi Rank by two suspects who fired multiple shots at Phihlela. 

The motive of the killing is yet unknown.

It is understood, the taxi boss was shot and killed at the Polokwane CBD on Saturday 15 April 2023.

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the taxi owner was at the taxi rank when he was accosted by unknown suspects. Police spokesperson Malesela Ledwaba said that Phihlela sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead on the scene.

“A case of murder was opened and it is being investigated by the provincial Taxi Violence Investigation Unit. They specialise in taxi-related crimes.”

Alexandra, Randburg, Midrand, and Sandton Taxi Association (Armsta) spokesperson, Motlanalo Tsebe confirmed that the taxi ownerwas a member of the organisation. 

“This morning we received news that one of our members was shot after leaving his home at 11th Avenue, Alexandra. As the executive, we are deeply saddened by the incident and wish that the suspects can be arrested.”