A 33-year-old e-hailing driver was shot and killed on Republic Road in Ebony Park during the early hours of Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

According to Ivory Park SAPS, police responded to the shooting at approximately 04:50 and found the victim lying next to a Volkswagen Jetta.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the driver was allegedly approached by a taxi carrying four unknown occupants.

The taxi reportedly stopped alongside his vehicle before shots were fired at him.

The victim sustained two gunshot wounds to his upper body. Paramedics were called to the scene and certified him dead.

The suspects fled, and the registration number of the taxi was not obtained.

The deceased has since been identified, although his name has not yet been publicly confirmed.

His body was taken to the Germiston Mortuary.

The motive for the killing remains unknown, and no arrests have been reported.

Ivory Park SAPS has opened a murder case, and investigations are continuing.

KAE News extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time.