Taxi driver found shot dead near Mthatha

A 41-year-old taxi driver was found shot dead in his taxi this morning near Mthatha.

Police suspect that the driver was shot in the early hours as he headed to work, his bullet-riddled body was found near Ngqeleni.

SAPS spokeswoman Captain Dineo  Koena said three spent cartridges were discovered at the scene and that no arrests have yet been made.

Although police have not yet confirmed it is believed that this latest shooting is in connection with the ongoing  taxi war between rival alliances in the Mthatha area.

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