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By Nameera Sarjoo

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Member of taxi association in Ladysmith, bodyguard dead after drive-by shooting

Unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle the member of the Klipriver taxi association and his bodyguards were travelling in.


The Ladysmith community is reeling in shock after unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle on Thursday afternoon, reports Ladysmith Gazette.

It is alleged that a senior member of the Klipriver Taxi Association and one of his bodyguards died at the scene. Two others are in a critical condition and were rushed to hospital.

It is also alleged that AK-47s were used in the drive-by shooting.

Police are investigating.

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