3 taxi operators die after Delft taxi rank shooting

The community of Delft, in Cape Town, is reeling in shock following a deadly shooting at the local taxi rank.

Three taxi operators were shot on Thursday morning; two of them died on the scene, while the third victim later died in hospital.

Police said a white Toyota Quantum allegedly pulled up at the taxi rank, and shots were fired at the victims who were seated inside a parked taxi at the time.

Detectives attached to the police's Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have been assigned the case.

A large group of community members has also gathered nearby.

The attack comes just days after taxi operators marched to the Nyanga Police Station, raising concerns about an apparent flare-up in taxi-related violence.

Operators have been calling for increased police patrols at taxi ranks and the installation of surveillance cameras to improve safety.