Mozambican taxi driver arrested for driving over traffic cop
SAPU in Mpumalanga is concerned about their members getting killed, while on duty.
A Mozambican taxi driver was apprehended following the fatal shooting of a law enforcement officer along the N4 toll road in Alkmar, just outside Mbombela. Kgaugelo Moela, a traffic officer with the Transport Inspectorate, was killed while on duty on Sunday morning. The minibus driver fled the scene of the accident and was captured while attempting to board a taxi bound for Mozambique.
Since 2024, seven traffic law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in Mpumalanga province. Moela's family is seeking justice, and the case is being investigated as culpable homicide. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport expressed condolences to the family, while the SAPS is awaiting a full investigation.
The South African Police Union is concerned about their members' safety and suggested refresher courses for law enforcement personnel to prevent such incidents. The Mozambican taxi driver is set to appear in court on Wednesday, while Moela is to be buried on Saturday in Phola, Masoyi, north of Mbombela.
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