On 21 July 2021 just after 17:00, a taxi driver was shot and injured in Seyisi Street, Kwazakele.
The 34-year-old Sindile Phamala, a jikileza driver was busy calling for passengers/clients, when an unknown male suspect produced a firearm and started shooting several shots at him, and then fled from the scene again on foot.
The victim was wounded in his upper body and was transported to Dora Nginza Hospital for medical assistance and treatment. An attempted murder case was opened at New Brighton SAPS.
Any person with information that can assist police in this investigation, can contact the New Brighton Detectives, Detective Captain Msekeli Dangazele at 082 303 1029 or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stop at 08600 10111.
Source: South African Police Service