Key Points
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Redcliffe bus shooting leaves one dead and two injured.
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Pregnant woman shot while sitting nearby during the attack.
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Gunmen opened fire without attempting to rob the victims.
A commuter bus turned into a crime scene in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday evening when two unidentified men opened fire, killing the driver and injuring two others, including a five-month pregnant woman.
The incident occurred at around 6:18 p.m. at the intersection of Orchid and Redcliffe Drive.
According to Prem Balram, spokesperson for Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), the gunmen boarded the bus and immediately began shooting without warning or provocation.
No items were stolen during the incident, which authorities believe was a random and unprovoked attack.
Emergency services, including RUSA and members of the Verulam SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, responded swiftly.
The victims were transported to a hospital before law enforcement arrived. Sadly, the bus driver was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the medical facility.
Pregnant woman and conductor among the wounded
Alongside the driver, a bus conductor sustained injuries of unknown severity, and a 26-year-old pregnant woman seated nearby was also struck by a bullet.
She was not aboard the bus but sitting on the roadside at the time of the shooting.
She suffered a gunshot wound to her right thigh. RUSA medics stabilized her at the scene before transferring her to the hospital in stable condition.
The shooting underscores the growing concern over random acts of violence in public spaces.
The Redcliffe bus shooting has left the community shaken, with many calling for increased security and policing in commuter zones.
Authorities continue investigation as motive remains unclear
The motive for the shooting is still unknown. The attackers fled on foot immediately after the incident and remain at large.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is investigating and has been contacted for comment. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Police have urged anyone with information about the Redcliffe bus shooting to come forward. The senseless violence has highlighted the urgent need for enhanced commuter safety in high-risk areas.
