The unknown suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined.’Nkululeko Sityebi, CATA spokesperson, says the purpose of the meeting was to discuss internal operations with taxi bosses. ‘Someone in the meeting stood up and shot her in broad daylight. We cannot speculate on the motive of this incident, but we are having an urgent meeting to discuss this.
The South African National Taxi Council urged the police to arrest those responsible for her death. ‘As Santaco, we have learnt with shock and sadness of the killing of Ms Charmaine Bailey. She was the training officer for Cata Regional Taxi Council, and a secretary at her primary association.’