Crime

WATCH: Uber Driver Shot and Allegedly Tortured After Female Passenger Asks Him to Wait in Daveyton

Anneliese van der Merwe Published 1 hour ago

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An e-hailing driver is recovering in hospital after allegedly being shot and brutally assaulted during an armed robbery in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The incident reportedly occurred at approximately 01:00 after the driver had dropped off a female passenger who allegedly asked him to wait while she went to fetch her bag.

According to the information available, the woman reportedly told the driver that she would return shortly, prompting him to remain at the location.

However, while the driver was waiting, a group of armed suspects allegedly approached him and launched an attack.

The suspects reportedly opened fire on the driver before subjecting him to a violent assault. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the alleged torture have not yet been established.

The attackers allegedly robbed the driver of his cellphone, cash and car sound system before fleeing the scene.

The driver sustained injuries during the attack and was subsequently taken to hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment.

It remains unclear whether the female passenger who requested that the driver wait was involved in the robbery or whether the suspects had been waiting for him at the location.

The incident raises further concerns about the safety of e-hailing drivers, who regularly collect and transport passengers at different locations, including during late-night and early-morning hours.

At the time of writing, further details surrounding the incident, including the identity of the victim, the number of suspects involved and whether a criminal case has been opened, remain unconfirmed.

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Police confirmation and further information about the investigation are still required.

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Three Suspects Fatally Wounded in Shootout With SAPS TRT Members in Ngqeleni

Three suspected extortionists have been fatally wounded during a shootout with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Team (TRT) in Nothintsila Locality, Ngqeleni, in the Eastern Cape.

The incident occurred on Monday, 2 November 2026, at approximately 10:15.

According to police, TRT members attached to the Mthatha unit received information about three men who were allegedly involved in extortion activities in the area. The suspects were reportedly collecting money from local businesses and shops.

The officers were travelling along the Nothintsila gravel road when they encountered three men who allegedly matched the description of the suspected extortionists.

Police members stopped their vehicles and approached the men. However, the situation escalated when the suspects allegedly opened fire on the officers, prompting members of the Tactical Response Team to return fire.

All three suspects sustained fatal gunshot wounds during the exchange. No police officers were injured in the shooting.

Following the incident, police recovered three pistols believed to have belonged to the suspects. All three firearms reportedly had their serial numbers filed off.

The identities of the deceased men have not yet been established.

Cases relating to attempted murder and the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition have been opened as part of the investigation.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) was also summoned to the scene. This is in accordance with legislation requiring the directorate to investigate deaths resulting from police action.

Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information about the identities of the deceased or the alleged extortion activities in Nothintsila and surrounding areas to come forward.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing.