Family of taxi marshal killed in Mofolo shooting say they warned him about the job
Bongani Buthelezi was one of three patrollers who were shot dead in Mofolo, Soweto, on Monday.
Bongani Buthelezi was one of three patrollers who were shot dead in Mofolo, Soweto.
JOHANNESBURG - The family of one of the marshalls who was killed in the latest taxi violence attack in Soweto said they warned him about his job before his brutal murder.
Bongani Buthelezi was one of three patrollers who were shot dead in Mofolo, Soweto, on Monday.
It’s unclear what the motive behind their killing was, but the area has been gripped by taxi violence attacks for years.
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The 47-year-old has three children to support, and his family said that’s why he chose to work in the risky taxi environment.
His sister, Xoli Dlamini, said the family often spoke to him about the dangers of his job.
"It was tough for me to criticise his work even though it was risky because I could support him financially. He had children to take care of."
Buthelezi’s family said they are also concerned about the way the WATA handled his murder, as nobody informed them, and they found out from social media.
Meanwhile, police investigations continue, and no arrests have been made.