By Phumlani Saul
JIKELEZA taximen have asked residents to protect them from criminals.
Two drivers who operate from the Kenako Mall in Port Elizabeth were apparently robbed and hijacked within five days.
Lusindiso Cakwebe (30) was shot and killed on Monday while trying to fend off two suspects who forced his girlfriend to withdraw cash at an ATM in Bethelsdorp.
Cases of robbery and murder were opened. No one has been arrested
In another incident, Anele Mlahwa (20) was hijacked in Booysens Park. Three men shoved him into the boot of his car and then robbed a supermarket in Uitenhage.
Cops gave chase and a shoot-out ensued. Anele was fatally wounded and one suspect was injured.
The three suspects were charged with business robbery and attempted murder. An inquest docket was opened for investigation.
Kenako Jikeleza Drivers Association treasurer Thabiso Goduka said thugs hijacked taxis and used them as getaway cars.
“We’re scared to work in areas such as Zinyoka, Veeplaas, Soweto-on-Sea, New Brighton and KwaZakhele.”
Captain Gerda Swart said it had not been established if the man found in the boot was not part of the robbery.
She said: “At this stage we can’t confirm if the victim who passed on was part of the robbery.”
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