The incident took place near the railway line in Gugulethu/Everest informal settlement on Wednesday at around 7pm.
Springs police spokesman Capt Johannes Ramphora says the victim was at the Bakerton Taxi Rank waiting for a taxi to Springs, when he decided to go home instead.
He says, according to information provided to police by the victim, the man was crossing the railway line when he was approached by two men, one of whom pointed a firearm at him.
Ramphora says the robbers took the man’s cash and a cellphone before they fled the scene.
No shots were fired and police are investigating a case of armed robbery.
If you know where the suspects can be found, contact Springs police on 011 365 5700/19/20.
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