SAPS warns against sharing disturbing video of e-hailing driver attack in Pretoria

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has expressed serious concern over a shocking video circulating on social media that appears to show a person being attacked and killed while seated in a motor vehicle.

The video, shared by anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee on X on February 11, depicts an alleged e-hailing driver being assaulted in Pretoria West.

The video shows a woman in a beige bucket hat and a white t-shirt in the front seat, while a man sat behind her and assaulted the driver before the pair fled the scene.

Police condemned the circulation of the footage.

“The police strongly condemn the circulation of the video that depicts what appears to be a gruesome murder of the victim,” said police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo.

Police further urged social media users not to share, forward, or repost the video.

Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of Police, has tasked a senior detective with confirming whether the incident occurred in Gauteng and ensuring that the perpetrators are arrested and brought to justice.

“The public and social media users are urged not to share, forward, or repost the video,” Masondo said.

Members of the public who may have information to assist with the investigation are asked to contact their nearest police station or submit information via the MySAPS App.

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