A 58-year-old man is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday in connection with a fatal road rage shooting in Emmarentia.
The incident unfolded on Sunday following an altercation between two drivers, which escalated into gunfire. One man was killed during the confrontation, while two others including the victim’s wife sustained injuries.
The suspect faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
According to South African Police Service spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, the violence erupted after a female passenger, believed to be the wife of one of the drivers, retrieved a firearm from a vehicle.
“It is alleged that a female passenger, suspected to be the wife of one of the drivers, went to get a firearm from the car, and the second driver also pulled out his firearm, resulting in a shooting which claimed the life of the husband,” said Nevhuhulwi.
She added that the other driver sustained minor injuries, while the woman was hospitalised with a gunshot wound.
Police have opened cases of murder and attempted murder and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have urged motorists to remain calm and adhere to road rules to prevent similar incidents.
“The public, especially drivers, are urged to always abide by the traffic rules and exercise patience while using public roads to avoid road rage situations,” Nevhuhulwi said.