Police in Gauteng have arrested a female suspect following the alleged murder of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria West on Wednesday.
Police in Gauteng arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed inside his vehicle in Pretoria West on February 11, 2026. Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was murdered by a male and a female who had requested the driver's services. The hijacked vehicle and the driver's body were discovered in Atteridgeville later that day.
A video of the incident circulated widely on social media platforms, prompting police to urge the public not to share, forward, or repost it. The South African Police Service (SAPS) stated in an update that more arrests are imminent as the investigation continues.
The female suspect is scheduled to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of car hijacking and murder. This case highlights ongoing concerns about violence against e-hailing drivers in South Africa, though specific details on the motive remain under investigation.
SAPS posted on X (formerly Twitter): "[UPDATE] The police have arrested a female suspect after an e-hailing driver was allegedly killed while inside the car in Pretoria West on Wednesday, 11/02. More arrests are imminent as the police investigation continues."
