Johannesburg – The police are investigating two cases of murder in Soweto where two Rea Vaya bus drivers were shot dead in two separate incidents.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said the murders occurred along Wildchestnut Street in Protea and Tshithuthune Street, Dube.
“In both incidents, the motive is unknown at this stage and police investigations continue,” Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said on Tuesday, (4 February 2025).
“In the first incident, it is reported that the driver had stopped at a robot along Wildchestnut Street in Protea when he was shot and killed by unknown suspects.
“On the second incident at Tshithuthune Street, the eyewitness reported that he was the last passenger on the bus when he heard gunshots and took cover.
“After it got quiet, he realised that the driver was shot, he tried to drive the bus but crashed into a wall.
“The driver was declared dead on the scene and the passenger sustained no injuries.”
Colonel Nevhuhulwi said the motive of the shooting was unknown at this stage and the police are following up on all the leads as the investigation continues.
Meanwhile, Rea Vaya has announced that it has suspended its services “due to shooting incidents… that happened last night in Soweto.”
The bus service said on X: “We advise passengers to use alternative public transport. We will provide regular updates on the situation.”
