Provincial police spokesperson Kay Makhubela confirmed the incident. He said it took place on 1 May at 2pm. He said three suspects were involved and confirmed they were driving a Polo.
Rosebank Killarney Gazette is following up with BP’s press office and the investigating officer of the case. Updates to follow as more information is revealed.
2 May, 8am:
According to the tweet, the man was at a BP garage when he was shot by two unknown men.
Intelligence Bureau SA posted a comment on Facebook saying the two suspects shot the taxi owner at a garage on Empire Road. The two men were allegedly driving a silver grey Polo Vivo. “Driver was shot with eight rounds while he was busy putting in petrol,” the post continued to say.
The Gazette is following up with local police.
#sapsGP Taxi owner shot and killed at BP garage Park Town in Empire Rd by 2 unknown men. Murder being investigated NP pic.twitter.com/5HAJnkarul
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 1, 2015