A Grade 8 learner was struck during the shooting incident.
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The City is offering a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for taxi-industry related deaths in Atlantis.
On Wednesday, businessman and father, Eugene Titus, and a Grade 8 learner were killed when a suspect opened fire outside the Atlantis Senior Secondary School in Palmer Avenue.
Two other learners were also injured in the shooting.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said the community had been hit by a spate of violent incidents that are clearly related to disputes within the taxi industry.
City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called on members of the public to come forward with information relating to the murders.
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“We stand with the peace-loving residents of Atlantis who should not have to suffer because of the internal fights between taxi bosses. We mourn deeply together with the families of the victims, including the 14-year-old Grade 8 learner tragically gunned down this week.
“I have now instructed that the City offers a reward of up to R100 000 for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Anyone who can help should please come forward, and may do so anonymously,” Hill-Lewis said.
Mayco member for safety and security, JP Smith, said he had offered the assistance of the City’s Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) to support the investigation.
“Action must be taken against those responsible for this shooting. At the same time, the City is pushing to finalise amendments to the Traffic By-law so that we can act more decisively against vehicles operating illegally. I support the mayor’s call for a reward and call on the community of Atlantis to help us with information related to this killing,” Smith said.
Anonymous tip-offs are encouraged, and members of the public can call the 24/7 hotline at 0800 00 6992 or email: SSIMS.SSIUReporting@capetown.gov.za.