The chairperson, 58, of the taxi association in Tseseng was shot and killed on Saturday night (24/1). Officers from Tseseng police station received a report of a shooting shortly before 21:00, and immediately responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, first responders discovered the body of a woman lying in a pool of blood inside a shack. “The victim was later identified as Matshediso Nteo,” said police spokesperson Sgt Mahlomola Kareli. She had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her body and was certified dead on the scene.

While investigations are still underway, police said the killing may be linked to her role in the taxi industry.

“The deceased was recently elected as the chairperson of the Qwauta Association within the taxi industry. Preliminary investigations suggest four suspects were seen in the vicinity and may have fled the scene in an unidentified white vehicle with GP number plates.”

Police have asked members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or who have information that could assist in the investigation to come forward. Contact Detective W/O Thabang Mbele from the serious and violent crime, murder and robbery unit on 079 760 9530, or call Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

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