Johannesburg - The Alexandra, Randburg, Midrand and Sandton Taxi Association (Armsta) on Friday confirmed that its chairperson and one other member were shot dead in Marlboro, Sandton.

Armsta spokesperson John Mnisi said on Thursday Themba Sam Budza and member Fani Ramatfwane were gunned down while travelling home from a meeting under police escort.

"We don't know what the motive is of the shooting, my understanding was that two cars came and started shooting at them and the police were there but they didn't do anything," said Mnisi.

A third taxi association member survived the shooting and was recovering in hospital.

Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubela confirmed the shooting.