A group of mechanics specialising in Audi vehicles and operating in Grassy Park, Cape Town, faces repeated accusations from customers of stripping parts from vehicles left for repair. Customers have also reported violent threats when they demand that repairs be completed or refunds issued.
Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee posted details of these accusations on X on 27 March 2026, accompanied by video footage and a warning about strong language in the content.
One video, recorded on or around 25 March 2026 and lasting approximately 24 seconds, shows the confrontation on a residential street in Grassy Park. The footage, filmed from inside a white Audi vehicle, captures several men approaching the car. One man wearing a black cap and dark top walks directly to the driver’s side, leans in toward the occupants, and speaks to them. A second man in a blue shirt stands nearby holding a long object resembling a pole or bat. The man at the window continues the interaction before the vehicle’s windshield is struck and shattered by a blunt object. Glass fragments scatter across the dashboard and interior. The vehicle then drives away from the scene.
A longer video, approximately 4 minutes and 33 seconds in duration, shows the surrounding area and what appears to be the mechanics’ workshop premises in Grassy Park. The footage includes exterior views of residential streets with houses, walls, and gates, as well as interior and exterior shots of a workshop containing multiple vehicles, including Audis. Piles of automotive parts, disassembled components, and tools are visible. Individuals are seen standing near the vehicles and inside the garage area. One segment shows a man in a blue shirt and cap facing the camera amid engine parts and vehicle frames. Audi branding and vehicle registration plates appear in several frames.
Social media posts circulating the videos identify the leader of the group as Nizaam Hugo, also known as Pung, a TikTok personality. The same posts name three men visible in the confrontation video as his employees: Dino, Kimi, and L-O.
One caption attached to the widely shared video states that SAPS Grassy Park has been notified of the matter and that a criminal case has been opened against those involved.
The videos and accompanying text have been reposted across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X, generating significant public attention. No official statements from SAPS, details of specific customer complaints, arrest records, or outcomes of any investigation have been released in public sources at this time. The information remains based on customer accusations and the content of the circulated videos.
Tembisa Taxi Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash on Brian Mazibuko Drive
Tembisa South SAPS has arrested a taxi driver who was operating a white Toyota Quantum without a driver’s licence following a fatal accident that claimed the life of a female passenger.
The incident occurred on Wednesday around 12:30 on Brian Mazibuko Drive near the Welamlambo Section in Tembisa. According to police, the vehicle was travelling in reverse at high speed when it came from the Jiyane Section, showing clear signs of losing control and having no brakes.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing people screaming as passengers jumped from the moving taxi in an attempt to escape. The vehicle came to a stop after the driver lost control, leaving one female passenger lying on the ground. Paramedics who arrived at the scene declared her deceased on the spot.
Four other passengers sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby clinic for medical attention. The body of the deceased woman was transported to the Germiston Mortuary.
The driver has been charged with culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving, and driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s licence. He was arrested at the scene and is expected to appear in the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court in the coming days.
Sergeant Kate Selepe, Crime Prevention and Communications Officer at Tembisa South Police Station, issued a statement on behalf of Station Commander Colonel Pero confirming the details of the arrest and investigation.
“According to the eyewitness, she saw a white Toyota Quantum coming from Jiyane Section. The taxi was coming in reverse at a high speed showing signs of losing control and not having brakes,” Selepe said. “People were screaming and jumping out of the moving vehicle.”
Police have not released the names of the driver or the deceased at this stage. The investigation remains ongoing.
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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrests of Car Theft Suspects on R80
In the early hours of 24 March 2026, a coordinated operation involving South African Police Service (SAPS) units and private security companies resulted in the arrest of two suspects following a high-speed chase on the Mabopane Highway, also known as the R80, in Pretoria North.
The incident began when information was shared via the Sinoville Community Police Forum (CPF) group regarding suspects who were attempting to steal from a vehicle at a property in Annlin. The details were rapidly circulated among operational units, triggering an immediate response from law enforcement and security partners.
The suspected vehicle was spotted in the Wonderpark area. Authorities then initiated a pursuit. During the chase, the suspects drove the vehicle recklessly. They attempted to ram pursuing vehicles, including SAPS units, while endangering other road users.
The chase concluded on the R80 when the suspects lost control of their vehicle and crashed into nearby bushes. Two men were apprehended at the scene. No injuries were reported to the suspects or any other parties involved.
Units participating in the operation included SAPS Highway Patrol, SAPS Akasia, the K9 Unit, and multiple private security companies, among them the ProShield Tactical Unit. A blue VW Polo, believed to have been used in the commission of the crimes, was fitted with false registration plates and was seized along with the suspects.
Items recovered from the scene included signal jamming devices and other suspected stolen property. The blue VW Polo was also taken into possession.
SAPS spokesperson Johan van Dyk confirmed the details of the incident and stated that investigations are ongoing. Authorities are examining whether the arrested suspects can be linked to other theft-related cases in the area.
Mark Surgeon of the ProShield Tactical Unit noted that the vehicle was identified and pursued shortly after the initial alert. The operation underscored the role of rapid information sharing and collaboration between police, private security, and community structures in preventing further criminal activity.
