Alicia Shonisani Raungedzan, the owner of Alicia Skincare escaped unscathed after being shot in Midrand.
The incident reportedly happened on Wednesday evening while at a traffic light. Criminals shot at her car several times, before she retrieved her own weapon to retaliate.
Circumstances surrounding the attack
It remains unclear what led to the reported shooting, whether the business owner was specifically targeted or whether the incident was linked to a robbery or another motive.
A close friend to the businesswoman says she has had to take extra security precautions.
“She is not necessarily afraid, but understand that people may be threatened by her success. She is not sure If it was a hit or an attempted robbery. But she is taking extra security measures for herself and her business.”
A growing concern over violent crime
The reported incident comes amid continued concern about violent crime in Gauteng, including shootings and attacks on people going about their daily business.
Midrand has previously been the scene of serious shooting incidents. However, there is currently no verified information linking the Alicia Skincare owner’s reported attack to any other case or suggesting a motive.
