New details have emerged regarding the man who was shot in a suspected targeted hit outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in eMalahleni, Witbank on Tuesday.
UPDATE: Following our initial reports of a murder, Mpumalanga authorities returned to our requests for comment a day later with new information, indicating that the victim, now identified as Maxwell Mlangeni survived the ambush and is currently recovering in hospital.
Man shot outside Today’s Destiny Logistics identified
Conflicting reports have surfaced about whether the victim was killed or remains in critical condition in ICU, as authorities have yet to release an official statement.
The man has now been identified as Maxwell Mlangeni, a Zimbabwean national with a background in business and political activism.
Sources indicate that he was the owner of Today’s Destiny Logistics, a company that holds both municipal and private sector contracts in Mpumalanga.
Mlangeni was a graduate of Stellenbosch University, where he earned a BSc in Forest and Wood Science.
Beyond his academic achievements, he was an active political figure and a strong supporter of the South African Students Congress (SASCO), the student political wing of the ANC.
A source who knew him described him as a dedicated entrepreneur who started his career by supplying soaps before expanding into the trucking industry.
“Very humble guy. Dedicated to his work. It is sad to see a young black man silenced like that,” the source said.
Eyewitness footage captured the brutal ambush, showing multiple gunmen opening fire on Mlangeni’s custom Ferrari F8 outside the company’s premises.
Police responded quickly, sealing off the scene and collecting shell casings and other forensic evidence.
It’s believed authorities are now reviewing security footage from businesses along Bethal Street to trace the shooters and establish a timeline of events leading up to the attack.
As the investigation unfolds, questions are also being raised about Today’s Destiny Logistics itself. A review of the company’s website has exposed possible irregularities, including the use of stock photos for its listed executives. The supposed co-founders—Samanta Willaian and Gina Kennedy—have no public records, while General Manager Thomas Moyo also appears to be unverifiable.
These discoveries have fuelled speculation about the true nature of the business and its possible links to the attack. Investigators are expected to examine the company’s financial dealings and its connections within the trucking industry as part of the probe.
At this time, Mpumalanga police have not issued a formal statement confirming Mlangeni’s condition or the status of their investigation. Authorities are expected to release further details once more information becomes available.
