JOHANNESBURG – A woman is in custody after an e-hailing driver was found murdered in Pretoria West on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns about safety for ride-share workers. The suspect faces charges of hijacking and murder, police confirmed.
E-Hailing Driver’s Death Prompts Arrest, Safety Debate
A female suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria West.
- Police arrested a female suspect following the discovery of a murdered e-hailing driver.
- The victim and his vehicle were found in Atteridgeville on Wednesday.
- The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
- Authorities indicate further arrests are expected as the investigation continues.
What are the risks facing e-hailing drivers? E-hailing drivers are increasingly vulnerable to hijacking and violence, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures and regulations within the industry.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo, the preliminary investigation suggests the driver was killed by a man and a woman who had requested his services in Pretoria West. The hijacked vehicle and the victim’s body were discovered in Atteridgeville on the same day, Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
Masondo stated that more arrests are anticipated as the police investigation progresses. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather further evidence and identify any additional individuals involved in the crime.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 26, 2024, to face the charges against her.
