Pretoria – The fourth and final suspect in the shocking murder of 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat has handed himself over to police in Atteridgeville, authorities confirmed on Monday afternoon.
The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where he will face charges of murder and car hijacking. He will join three co-accused already in custody: Dikeledi Tears Mphela (24), Goitsione Machidi (25), and McLaren Mushwana (30).
Earlier on Monday, the trio made their first court appearance, where they opted not to apply for bail. The case was postponed to February 23 to allow for further investigations.
Satlat, an engineering student, was strangled to death on February 11 after accepting a trip request through the Bolt app while operating in Pretoria West. The attack unfolded inside his vehicle, with dashcam footage capturing a woman and two men assaulting him – images that quickly went viral and triggered widespread outrage across South Africa.
His body and the hijacked car were later located abandoned in Atteridgeville.
Satlat’s family has launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate his remains to Nigeria. His father was reportedly hospitalised after viewing the body, amid the profound grief felt by relatives back home.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns around safety for e-hailing drivers, with supporters and fellow operators gathering outside the court demanding swift justice.
Investigations continue, with police emphasising that all four suspects are now accounted for in connection with the premeditated attack.
Two Suspects Appear in Court After Viral Video of Alleged Assault on Street Children in Oudtshoorn
Oudtshoorn, Western Cape – A 75-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman have been arrested and charged following the circulation of a viral video showing the alleged assault of three street children in Oudtshoorn.
The incident occurred on Friday, 13 February 2026, at the intersection of Van der Riet Street and Kruid Street. Video footage, which spread rapidly on social media, depicts a woman striking the children with what appears to be a plastic pipe. The children, described as street children, are seen crying during the altercation. Additional allegations indicate that one of the children was shot at with a paintball gun.
Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that Oudtshoorn police opened a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm shortly after the video surfaced. The charges were later escalated to attempted murder due to the severity of the allegations, including the use of the paintball gun.
The suspects, identified as Johan Scholtz, 75, and Gerda Tait, 52, were arrested over the weekend. Scholtz was taken into custody on the day of the incident, while Tait was arrested on Sunday, 15 February. Both appeared in the Oudtshoorn Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 February 2026.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila stated that the pair faced three counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The charge sheet details that the children were allegedly hit with a plastic pipe, with one sustaining a paintball gunshot to the body. The case was postponed to 23 February for a bail application.
The video sparked widespread outrage across South Africa, with many expressing shock at the treatment of the children. Community members and social media users called for swift justice, while some local residents noted prior complaints about the behaviour of street children in the area.
The matter has also been escalated to the South African Human Rights Commission for further investigation, amid concerns over child protection and public violence.
Police have appealed to the public for any additional information that could assist the investigation. Authorities emphasised that the case remains active and that the legal process must be allowed to unfold without interference.
This incident has highlighted broader issues around the safety and welfare of vulnerable children in South African communities, particularly in smaller towns like Oudtshoorn.
The suspects remain in custody pending the next court appearance.
Police Seek 28-Year-Old in Connection with Philippi East Shebeen Massacre
Cape Town – Western Cape Serious and Violent Crime detectives are appealing for public assistance to locate 28-year-old Lonwabo Steven Dyasi, who is wanted in connection with the murders of nine people and the attempted murder of one more in a shooting at a shebeen in Philippi East.
A warrant for Dyasi’s arrest has been issued following the incident at an unlicensed drinking spot in the Marikana informal settlement.
The attack took place in the early hours of 17 January 2026 when three armed men entered the premises shortly after midnight and opened fire on people inside.
Six victims died at the scene. Three others later succumbed to their injuries in hospital, bringing the death toll to nine. At least one person was seriously wounded but survived.
While Dyasi remains at large, police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect in Worcester. He faces nine counts of murder and one count of attempted murder and has appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court.
Anyone with information that could lead to Dyasi’s arrest is urged to contact Detective Constable Sibusiso Manqindi on 072 980 2764 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
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Three Trucks Collide on N3 Near Pietermaritzburg, Driver Freed from Wreckage
A collision involving three trucks took place on the N3 highway near Lynnfield Park in Pietermaritzburg on Monday, 16 February 2026, just after 8am.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find four people injured. One driver was trapped inside one of the trucks.
Firefighters and rescue teams used the Jaws of Life to free the entrapped driver. Advanced life support was provided on site, after which the driver was taken to hospital.
The other three injured people were treated at the scene and did not need hospital transport.
Paramedics also assisted a separate patient experiencing seizures, who was stabilised and transported to hospital.
Traffic on the N3 remains backed up in the area as a result of the crash.
