Multiple gunshots were fired at the vehicle in which a man was seated. He died at the scene.

Following the assassination of Anthony 'Tatu' Gounden, violence has erupted in Verulam as gang members vie for control of their territory, leading to further bloodshed in the ongoing drug turf war.

On Friday, a Verulam man, was killed in a drive-by shooting, believed to be linked to the drug turf war.

It has been alleged that members of the “Tatu gang” want to remain in control even after the death of their “leader”.

According to a source, the shooting occurred a day before Gounden's 40-day ceremony, which was held on Saturday.