IN CONVERSATION WITH MR THEO MALELE (SANTACO NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON F THE GAUTENG NATIONAL TAXI ALLIANCE)
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The chairperson of the Gauteng National Taxi Association, Thami Moyo, has been gunned down in what police believe was a targeted hit.
Moyo, 58, was driving along the Soweto Highway in Diepkloof on Thursday morning, 18 September 2025, when his vehicle was ambushed. According to authorities, two vehicles – including a minibus taxi – blocked his Toyota Hilux before armed suspects opened fire. Moyo sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene.
Law enforcement officials have opened a murder case and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. Early indications suggest the attack was not a robbery, as nothing was taken from his vehicle. Investigators suspect the killing may be linked to ongoing tensions and violence within the taxi industry.
The incident has once again highlighted the instability within the taxi sector, where disputes over routes and control of business operations have often turned deadly. Police have deployed specialized units, including the Taxi Violence Task Team, to assist with the investigation.
Authorities have urged members of the public with information to come forward, stressing the importance of community cooperation in helping bring those responsible to justice.
Moyo’s death marks yet another tragedy in South Africa’s taxi industry, raising renewed concerns about safety, leadership battles, and the urgent need for long-term solutions to end violence in the sector.
Moyo, 58, was driving along the Soweto Highway in Diepkloof on Thursday morning, 18 September 2025, when his vehicle was ambushed. According to authorities, two vehicles – including a minibus taxi – blocked his Toyota Hilux before armed suspects opened fire. Moyo sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene.
Law enforcement officials have opened a murder case and launched a manhunt for the perpetrators. Early indications suggest the attack was not a robbery, as nothing was taken from his vehicle. Investigators suspect the killing may be linked to ongoing tensions and violence within the taxi industry.
The incident has once again highlighted the instability within the taxi sector, where disputes over routes and control of business operations have often turned deadly. Police have deployed specialized units, including the Taxi Violence Task Team, to assist with the investigation.
Authorities have urged members of the public with information to come forward, stressing the importance of community cooperation in helping bring those responsible to justice.
Moyo’s death marks yet another tragedy in South Africa’s taxi industry, raising renewed concerns about safety, leadership battles, and the urgent need for long-term solutions to end violence in the sector.
