By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
6 October 2026 – The police in Gauteng are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident on the R21 road towards OR Tambo International Airport on Monday evening, 5 October 2026. According to the preliminary information, a driver travelling in a Fiat reportedly experienced a breakdown and contacted a friend for assistance.
The Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a friend arrived at the scene accompanied by two other people. Nevhuhulwi said while they were attending to the vehicle, shots were fired at them.
“The driver attempted to evade the gunfire, but lost control of the vehicle, which collided with a jersey barrier. He sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead at the scene.
“One of the passengers sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to hospital for medical treatment, while the third occupant managed to escape unharmed,” she said.
Nevhuhulwi further said the motive for the shooting is currently unknown. She added that no arrests have been made at this stage.
“The police investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.
“The police are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward,” said Nevhuhulwi.
Meanwhile, the reports suggest that, the deceased is Preggy Padayachee, who is former police, Feroz Khan’s uncle.
