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The South African
30-04-2025
- The South African
SAPS offer R100 000 reward for capture of taxi hitman
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has issued a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Vuyo Tshukela, also known as Yesu , a fugitive believed to be responsible for a deadly wave of violence linked to the taxi industry. A warrant of arrest has been issued for Tshukela, who is accused of orchestrating at least four murders in Philippi East and Nyanga during August 2024. The violence continued in Nyanga and Delft in September, escalating tensions and endangering commuters and drivers alike. According to SAPS spokesperson Lt Col Malcolm Pojie, Tshukela is regarded as 'armed and dangerous' and is a known figure within the underworld of the taxi sector. 'We appeal to anyone with information regarding the fugitive's whereabouts to come forward,' Pojie stated. 'Your help could save lives and restore calm to our communities.' The public is urged to contact: Lt Col Julian Tarentaal at 082 559 4645 at Captain Lukhanyo Magadla at 082 411 3245 Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS app. SAPS has emphasised that all leads will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Eyewitness News
29-04-2025
- Eyewitness News
WC police offering 100k reward for info that could lead to arrest of alleged hitman
CAPE TOWN - Western Cape police are offering a reward of up to R100,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of an alleged taxi hitman. It's released an identikit of the suspect, Vuyo Tshukela, also known as Yesu. He has been positively linked to several taxi-related murders. Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie said an arrest warrant has been issued. "The suspect who is on the run has been positively linked to at least four taxi-related murders which were perpetrated in Philippi East and Nyanga during August 2024 and murders in Nyanga and Delft during September 2024." Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
