Gunmen kill top taxi boss at busy rank in Cape Town

Mongi Titi

Cape Town – Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association secretary Mongi Titi was reportedly 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.

The incident follows a recent fatal shooting in Soweto, also believed to be taxi-related, in which three men were killed.

Police are investigating both cases and have not made any arrests yet.

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