FOR seven years Zwakushiwo Dlamini, known as Masiliva, has been on the run.

Dlamini is wanted by cops because he’s linked to taxi-related attempted murder. Police haven’t been able to find him as he has been in hiding since 2018.

Police detectives who deal with taxi violence in KZN are asking for help from the public to find Dlamini.

Cops believe that Dlamini, who owns taxis that operate in Gauteng and Msinga in KZN, is hiding in Joburg.

KZN police spokesman Colonel Robert Netshiunda said Zwakushiwo has been a fugitive from justice since January 2018 when he allegedly tried to kill the chairperson of a taxi association in Msinga.

“On 2 January 2018, the victim had just finished a taxi-related meeting and was seated inside his bakkie when Dlamini and his accomplice accosted him and shot him multiple times with rifles,” he said.

He said the victim somehow survived the heavy gunfire and a case of attempted murder was opened for investigation.

“Dlamini’s accomplice was later shot and killed at a well-known taxi rank in Joburg. Dlamini, who has minibus taxis operating in Gauteng and Msinga, is believed to be hiding in Johannesburg,” he said.

Police are appealing to anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Warrant Officer Mbatha on 076 525 1793 or call the CrimeStop on 08600 10111.