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.
Shocking Road Rage Assault at Lynnwood and Rosemary Roads in Pretoria
Pretoria – A video circulating on social media shows a taxi driver physically assaulting a motorist at the busy intersection of Lynnwood and Rosemary roads in Pretoria during a road rage incident.
The footage captures the taxi driver approaching the motorist’s vehicle and attacking him, with the victim’s wife and young children inside the car at the time. Witnesses described the altercation as escalating rapidly after a minor traffic dispute at the intersection.
The video has sparked widespread outrage online, with many users expressing concern over the vulnerability of families on South African roads.
This incident is the latest in a pattern of road rage cases that continue to plague the country’s highways and urban intersections.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the third quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year (October to December 2024), arguments, misunderstandings, road rage and provocation were cited as factors in 1,453 murders, 2,112 attempted murders and 26,337 cases of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm nationwide.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and organisations such as Arrive Alive have noted a steady rise in reported road rage incidents over the past several years, often linked to traffic congestion, aggressive driving behaviours and disputes over right of way.
In many urban areas, including Pretoria, interactions involving minibus taxis have featured prominently in such reports, though authorities stress that the majority of road users, including professional drivers, operate responsibly.
Police have not yet released an official statement on the Lynnwood and Rosemary incident, but investigations into the assault are understood to be underway based on the widely shared video evidence.
Motorists are reminded to remain calm in traffic situations and to report aggressive behaviour to the authorities immediately.
Transnet Dismisses Employee After Video Imitating Child with Disability Sparks Outrage
Johannesburg – Ndzudzeni Ratshilumela, a content creator employed as a locomotive worker at Transnet in Ladysmith, has been dismissed by the state-owned logistics company following the circulation of a video in which he imitated the dance movements of a child with a disability.
The video, which has since been removed, showed Ratshilumela seated on a couch wearing a yellow t-shirt and jeans as he replicated the child’s movements. The clip spread rapidly on social media platforms, drawing criticism for its portrayal of the child’s condition.
Reports indicate that Ratshilumela, who is Venda-born, had previously posted similar content involving individuals with disabilities. This pattern contributed to the intensity of the public response after the latest video surfaced.
In the days following the video’s viral spread, Ratshilumela’s main Facebook account, which had accumulated more than 700,000 followers, was deactivated. His TikTok account was also suspended amid a wave of reports from users.
Transnet confirmed it had received complaints about the posts and launched an internal investigation. The company stated that the conduct conflicted with its organisational values of respect, dignity, inclusion, and care. It emphasised that discrimination and the humiliation of others have no place in the company or the communities it serves. Following the disciplinary process, Transnet terminated Ratshilumela’s employment.
The incident took place while Ratshilumela was off duty. He later issued an apology, describing the video as an honest joke and posting a response that included the phrase “Ndori sorry” on a backup Facebook page he opened after the deactivation of his primary account.
The events have highlighted the rapid consequences that can follow from social media content. Users across platforms expressed strong views on the responsibilities of content creators when depicting vulnerable individuals, particularly children with disabilities. The case has also prompted renewed online conversations about the boundaries of imitation and humour in digital spaces.
Ratshilumela’s dismissal marks the conclusion of Transnet’s response to the matter, with the company reinforcing its position against any form of conduct that undermines respect for others. The full sequence—from the video’s posting to the loss of social media accounts and employment—unfolded over a short period in early February 2026.
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Gauteng Traffic Police Recover Multiple Hijacked and Stolen Vehicles in Johannesburg Operations
Johannesburg – Authorities in Gauteng have recovered several hijacked and stolen vehicles during coordinated intelligence-driven operations conducted across Johannesburg Central and surrounding areas.
The operations involved members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Central Corridor), working in collaboration with JMPD K9, Car Track, Tracker SA, and Rentrak.
Among the vehicles recovered were:
- An Isuzu KB250 bakkie that had been taken during a house robbery in Rosettenville. It was located in the Johannesburg CBD on Rissik Street.
- A hijacked Hino truck, found inside a yard in Ennerdale.
- A stolen Toyota Hilux, recovered in Lenasia.
- A hijacked FAW truck, recovered in Devland.
- A Chevrolet that was hijacked in Orlando, discovered abandoned at a complex in Ennerdale Extension 3.
- A hijacked Mahindra pick-up bakkie, recovered in the Meriting informal settlement in Finetown.
- A hijacked Toyota Quantum that was taken in Potchefstroom, recovered at a yard in Protea Glen. One suspect was arrested in connection with this vehicle.
- A second hijacked Mahindra pick-up bakkie, recovered in Finetown on Phillip Street.
The recoveries form part of ongoing efforts focused on vehicle theft and hijacking in the region. All vehicles have been secured by the relevant authorities for further investigation and return to their owners where possible.
