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Taxi Boss Judge Madalane Shot to Death, Prominent Mpumalanga Businessman Loved by Society
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Taxi Boss Judge Madalane Shot to Death, Prominent Mpumalanga Businessman Loved by Society

  • Judge Dusty Madalane was shot several times at his workplace in Dwarsloop.
  • Madalane was national president of the Federal Long and Local Distance Taxi Association
  • Madalane also served as a board member and treasurer of Bushbuckridge Community Radio.
SAPS filed a lawsuit following the shooting death of Judge Madalane.
The community is still reeling from the shooting death of well-known and beloved Bushbuckridge businessman Justice Madalane. Picture: Mapulaneng News (Facebook)/ Darren Stewart.
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MPUMALANGA – The murder of a prominent taxi boss has left the Dwarsloop community stunned.

Justice Dusty Madalane was shot several times next to him business Facilities in the Bushbuckridge council area.

He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Madalane was a much loved figure

Madalane was a much-loved figure in the community and was the national president of the Federal Long and Local Distance. Taxi Association (FELLDTA).

He also served as a board member and treasurer of the Bushbuckridge Community. Radio. Station manager Mama Carol Kintu said Madalane loved the radio station with all her heart.

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“He would go so far as to use his own resources to ensure the radio station was successful in its efforts,” he said.

A murder case has been opened, the investigation continues.

Society was shocked by Madalane’s murder

Community members using social media reacted not believing the news They paid tribute to the well-known businessman.

Ntukulu Wa Shilemani said:

“The giant has fallen. Rest in peace kokwani. “Your death is a big blow to us.”

Tshego Mashego recalled:

“No, Mara. I used to listen to him on BBR radio’s morning show.”

Douglas Proud Siwele added:

“What a loss for the entire taxi industry, especially FELLDTA. Rest in peace my leader. Soft-spoken leader. May his family find comfort in God Almighty. Amine.

Bishop DA Mashile said:

“Eish. This is our brother. I really can’t believe this.”

The person who killed the taxi boss was arrested

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In a related article, News in brief He reported that Kholizwe Masina was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a taxi boss.

The community felt relieved after this incident Masina was found guilty Shooting and killing a taxi boss in February 2021.

The 41-year-old man was previously convicted of numerous crimes, including murder and rape, committed between 2001 and 2005.

Source: News in Brief