On February 11, 2026, an e-hailing driver was killed in Pretoria West, Gauteng, during what police describe as a hijacking by two passengers who had requested a ride. The incident was captured on the vehicle’s dashboard camera, and the graphic footage spread rapidly on social media, prompting widespread outrage and a police investigation.
According to Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo, preliminary investigations indicate that the male victim picked up a man and a woman in Pretoria West. During the journey, the passengers attacked the driver while he was seated behind the wheel. The dashcam video shows the woman in the front passenger seat, wearing a beige bucket hat and white t-shirt, while the man participated in the assault, restraining the driver until he became unresponsive. The suspects then fled the scene after the attack.
The hijacked vehicle and the driver’s body were discovered later the same day in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria. Police recovered the car in the Moshongo area of the township.
The victim has been identified in multiple reports as 22-year-old Isaac Satlat, a Nigerian national who was working as a Bolt e-hailing driver while studying in South Africa. Satlat was reportedly a student nearing graduation and had plans to relocate to Canada to continue his studies.
On February 13, 2026, Gauteng police arrested a woman in connection with the hijacking and murder. She is expected to appear in the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on February 16, 2026, facing charges related to the crimes. Police have stated that more arrests are imminent, and efforts are underway to apprehend the male suspect and any additional individuals involved.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni assigned a senior detective to the case to confirm details and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. Authorities have strongly urged the public not to share or circulate the video, warning that doing so could hamper the investigation and cause further distress to the victim’s family.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appealed for anyone with information to come forward through the nearest police station or the MySAPS mobile application. Investigations into the full circumstances, including the exact motive, remain ongoing.
Fatal Shooting in Milnerton: 35-Year-Old Man Killed in Broad Daylight
Milnerton police are investigating a murder following a fatal shooting in the Rugby area of Milnerton on Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Emergency services were called to Albow Road shortly after 12:40 pm, where a 35-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
According to police reports, the victim was walking along the street when a light blue Ford Fiesta pulled up beside him. One of the vehicle’s occupants exited and opened fire on the man before the vehicle sped away from the scene.
The victim, a father, had been on his way to collect his children from school at the time of the incident.
Milnerton police have opened a murder docket. Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the police spokesperson, confirmed the details: “Milnerton police registered a murder case for investigation following a shooting incident on Thursday afternoon, 12 February 2026, at about 12:40, in Albow Street, Rugby, where a 35-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body and was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. According to reports the victim was walking in the street, when a light blue Ford Fiesta stopped next to him. One of the occupants of the vehicle got out and opened fire on the victim before fleeing the scene.”
The motive for the attack is still under investigation and has not been established.
Police have appealed to the public for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit details anonymously via the MySAPS mobile application.
The incident is the latest in a series of shootings reported in the Milnerton policing area in recent months.
Suspects Fatally Shot During Robbery at Viva Petrol Station in Mamelodi
Pretoria, South Africa – February 12, 2026
Armed robbers targeted the Viva Petrol Station at the intersection of K54 and Tsamaya Road in Mamelodi, Pretoria, in the early hours of Thursday morning, leading to a violent confrontation in which some suspects were shot dead and firearms were recovered.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 AM. According to reports from the scene, the perpetrators attempted to gain access to the station’s cash safe by using explosives. Multiple blasts were reported in the area, consistent with the bombing of a drop safe, a tactic sometimes used in business robberies in South Africa. Nearby residents described hearing a series of explosions, with some accounts specifying around three blasts before gunfire erupted.
During the robbery, a shootout took place at the petrol station. Initial reports indicate that several suspects were fatally shot in the exchange. Firearms belonging to the suspects were seized at the scene. Details on the exact number of individuals killed, any possible survivors or arrests, and whether any cash was taken remain limited as the situation is still developing.
Community members and local alerts described the station’s security as responding effectively to the threat. Some accounts from people in the vicinity mentioned the sound of sustained gunfire following the explosions and the possible involvement of aerial support, such as a helicopter, during the response.
The Viva Petrol Station on Tsamaya Road is a well-known fuel stop in the Mamelodi township. Similar robberies involving the bombing of cash safes or ATMs have occurred at other petrol stations in the Mamelodi area in recent years, including incidents in 2024 where explosives damaged drop safes and, in at least one case, resulted in the death of a petrol attendant.
As of the latest available information, no official statement has been released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) detailing the full circumstances, the identities or number of suspects involved, or the outcome for any station staff or bystanders. Investigations into the robbery, the use of explosives, and the fatal shooting are underway.
This event adds to ongoing concerns about armed business robberies and cash-safe bombings in Gauteng townships, where criminals frequently target high-cash businesses during off-peak hours.
Further updates are expected once police confirm details from the scene and forensic investigations. Authorities have not yet commented on any potential links to other recent crimes in the region.
Woman from Somerset West Assaulted and Robbed on Cape Town Airport Access Road
A woman from Somerset West was driving on the Airport access road in Cape Town on Saturday evening when she became the victim of a robbery involving a firearm. The incident occurred at approximately 7pm.
According to eyewitness accounts, the driver encountered a series of rocks that had been positioned on the roadway. Her vehicle struck the rocks and stalled as a result. A man then approached the driver’s window while brandishing a firearm. He threatened to shoot her if she did not comply with his demands.
The suspect struck the woman on the chest with the firearm before taking her handbag and mobile phone. After the theft, he crossed the road, climbed over a barricade, and fled into nearby informal settlements.
The victim was left shaken by the assault. No further details about her injuries have been released beyond the strike to the chest.
This event involved a single armed suspect who used the strategically placed rocks to stop the vehicle and carry out the robbery. Eyewitnesses described the sequence, noting how the obstacles forced the car to halt before the man approached.
The robbery follows a similar incident reported last month on New Year’s evening. An elderly deaf couple was travelling on the N1 highway near Century City when their vehicle broke down. Men who appeared to offer assistance instead ambushed them, assaulted the couple with weapons, and stole their wallets, phones, and the male victim’s hearing aid.
Attempts to obtain comment from the Western Cape South African Police Service about the Airport access road robbery have not been successful so far.
In connection with ongoing attacks on motorists, particularly along the N2, Freedom Front Plus councillor Emre Uygun issued a statement advising members of the public on how to report such crimes. He said there are many incidents involving motorists on the N2, but some victims avoid opening cases because they do not feel safe visiting the Nyanga police station. Uygun recommended that people go to their local police station—in areas such as Brackenfell, Mitchells Plain, or Bellville—to open a case and then request that it be transferred to the relevant authority.
The facts of the Saturday evening incident remain as reported by eyewitnesses: rocks placed on the Airport access road, a stalled vehicle, an armed approach, threats, a physical strike with the firearm to the chest, theft of a handbag and phone, and the suspect’s escape into nearby shacks after crossing a barricade. No arrests have been announced in connection with this specific case.
- E-Hailing Driver Murdered in Pretoria West: Viral Dashcam Footage Prompts Arrest and Ongoing Manhunt
- Three Men Arrested in Pretoria West for Possession of Suspected Stolen Copper Cables
- Two Men Arrested in Pietermaritzburg for Firearm Robbery and Unlicensed Possession
- Three Young Men Arrested in Intelligence-Led Firearms Operation in OR Tambo District
- Fatal Shooting in Milnerton: 35-Year-Old Man Killed in Broad Daylight
Three Men Arrested in Pretoria West for Possession of Suspected Stolen Copper Cables
Pretoria – The Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) Cable Theft Unit has arrested three male suspects in connection with the possession of suspected stolen copper cables in Pretoria West.
The operation unfolded on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, when TMPD officers were conducting routine patrols along Bremer Street. During the patrol, members stopped a white bakkie carrying three occupants for a routine inspection.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a white bag containing copper cables. When questioned, the suspects could not provide any satisfactory explanation for the presence of the cables, nor could they produce any valid documentation proving ownership or lawful possession.
The three men were immediately placed under arrest on charges of possession of suspected stolen property. They were transported to a local police station, where they remain in custody as investigations continue.
In a statement following the arrests, the TMPD emphasised its firm stance against cable theft and related offences. The department made it clear that it will not tolerate any form of vandalism or damage to essential infrastructure and will continue to intensify its operations to combat these crimes.
The TMPD reiterated that such proactive measures are essential to protect critical services and ensure the safety of residents across Tshwane.
No further details about the suspects have been released at this stage, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Three Young Men Arrested in Intelligence-Led Firearms Operation in OR Tambo District
MTHATHA – Police in the OR Tambo District have arrested three 20-year-old men during a targeted, intelligence-driven operation that uncovered unlicensed firearms with deliberately erased serial numbers.
The operation, conducted by members of the OR Tambo District Task Team, ran from Wednesday 11 February into the early hours of Thursday 12 February 2026. Over the course of two hours, the suspects were taken into custody at their separate homesteads in the Manyosini locality of Tabase Administrative Area.
During the raid, officers recovered three unlicensed firearms together with ammunition. All three weapons had their serial numbers removed, a common tactic used to conceal the origin and history of illegal guns. The firearms have been sent for ballistic testing to establish whether they were used in any previous crimes.
The three suspects are expected to appear in the Mthatha Magistrate’s Court in the coming days. They face charges of unlawful possession of unlicensed firearms and unlawful possession of ammunition.
OR Tambo District Commissioner Major General Norman Modishana praised the task team for their professionalism and dedication. He stressed that illegal firearms remain a major driver of serious and violent crime in the district and that sustained operations of this kind are essential to restoring safety in communities.
The arrests form part of ongoing efforts by the South African Police Service to rid the region of unlicensed weapons.
