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Gauteng Police Arrest Woman in E‑Hailing Driver Killing as Manhunt Continues

A Monday court appearance follows a probe using viral dashcam footage as key evidence.

Overview

  • Police say the e‑hailing driver was attacked inside his car in Pretoria West on Wednesday, 11 February.
  • The victim’s body and the hijacked vehicle were recovered in Atteridgeville later that day, according to SAPS.
  • The arrested woman faces charges including carjacking and murder at Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on 16 February.
  • Investigators are pursuing additional suspects after preliminary findings pointed to a male and a female who requested the ride.
  • Transport leaders condemned the killing, and police urged the public not to repost the graphic video to protect the case and the family.