Alexandra Randburg Midrand Taxi boss and his bodyguard were assassinated in what is being labelled as taxi business wars. The violent incident, which occurred in Marlboro Gardens, has left two dead and three wounded, raising serious concerns about ongoing tensions within the industry.
The peaceful facade of Viola Crescent was shattered by a hail of gunfire on Thursday, 30 October 2025. The targets were Molefe Moekeletsi, the respected Chairperson of the Alexandra Randburg Midrand Taxi Association (Armsta), and his close-protection bodyguard. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary reports from the ground suggest a complex and chaotic event, involving multiple vehicles and a collision that occurred near the primary shooting location.
Confirming the grim details, a spokesperson for the South African Police Service (SAPS) stated,
“We can confirm that our officers are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after a shooting incident in Marlboro Gardens. Two men were fatally wounded and three others sustained injuries. The circumstances surrounding the incident are subject to an active investigation.”
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The SAPS has cordoned off the area near the intersection of 4th Street, 8th Street, and Viola Road as forensic teams work to piece together the sequence of events.
Taxi Boss Assassinated In Alexandra, Randburg, Midrand
The killing of Moekeletsi has sent a chilling message through the ranks of the taxi industry, where leadership positions can sometimes carry fatal risks. Colleagues and associates are struggling to comprehend the cold-blooded nature of the attack. A source within the association, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, expressed the collective grief and anxiety.
“He was a leader, a pillar for us. To see him taken like this… it is a dark day,” the source lamented. “We are lost for words. The amagwala (cowards) who did this have brought war to our doorstep.”
This sentiment highlights the fear and uncertainty now gripping those connected to the association, with many questioning the motive behind the targeted hit.
A Call for Answers Amidst the Grief
As the police launch a manhunt for the perpetrators, the broader community is left demanding justice and answers. The incident underscores the persistent challenges of violence within the South African minibus taxi sector.
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Another industry insider questioned,
“When will this end? We are businessmen, not soldiers. We condemn this act in the strongest terms and call on the police to leave no stone unturned.”
For now, the families of the deceased mourn, the injured recover, and a community holds its breath, waiting to see if this violent act is an isolated tragedy or the precursor to further conflict.
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