New information has emerged regarding the shooting incident at Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
Contrary to initial reports, the victim, businessman Maxwell Mlangeni, did not succumb to his injuries but remains in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Mlangeni, the founder of Today’s Destiny Logistics, was ambushed outside his business premises on Bethal Road on Tuesday afternoon.
According to police reports, three armed suspects opened fire on his Ferrari as he arrived at the company’s premises.
The vehicle was left riddled with bullet holes, underscoring the severity of the attack.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brigadier Donald Mdhluli confirmed that the suspects fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
The motive for the attack remains unknown, and no arrests have been made thus far.
Authorities are treating the case as attempted murder and have urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation.
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Detective Colonel One Thobejane of Witbank detectives can be contacted at 079-891-5845.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the trucking and logistics industry, as colleagues and associates await further updates on Mlangeni’s condition.
The company declined to comment when contacted by SA Trucker.
Today’s Destiny is a big trucking company boasting a team of over 300 employees with a fleet of over 200 trucks according to their website.
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