Two wounded as gunmen open fire at Delft taxi rank, commuters flee in panic

Two people were wounded Tuesday morning when gunmen with automatic rifles opened fire at the Palm taxi rank in Delft, sending hundreds of commuters fleeing for cover. Police closed the rank and are investigating; SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick van Wyk confirmed the injured were taken to a medical facility in Delft. Commuter Nosipho Vellem said she feared for her life, while Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis condemned recent shootings in several areas and urged taxi industry leaders to end the violence.