Residents in Cape Town throw bottles at officers amid a strike by taxi operators IMAGE source Sky News
According to reports by Cape Times, authorities are currently in pursuit of a suspect following the tragic death of a British tourist in Nyanga. The incident occurred during the ongoing taxi strike, which has been marred by violence.
The victim, a 40-year-old British doctor, was accompanied by two family members during their visit to Cape Town last week. Unfortunately, they took a wrong turn from Cape Town International Airport and found themselves entangled in the protest. Regrettably, the situation escalated, resulting in the death of the tourist.
Joseph Swartbooi, a police spokesperson, confirmed that Nyanga police have launched a murder investigation in response to this incident. The victim was discovered in the driver's seat with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Emergency services swiftly attended to the two shocked passengers and an infant who were also present in the vehicle; they were transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
The circumstances surrounding this tragic occurrence are currently under examination by provincial detectives, as stated by Swartbooi. Patricia de Lille, the Tourism Minister, expressed her condolences to the grieving family and friends of the tourist. She voiced her shock and sorrow at the incident, urging law enforcement agencies to expedite their efforts in apprehending the culprits behind this violent act.
Authorities are urging individuals with any pertinent information about the incident to come forward, either by contacting Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or by utilizing the MySAPS app. The investigation continues as the authorities seek to bring justice to the grieving family and address the unsettling violence associated with the taxi strike.
