South African police have provided new details about a shooting on the N1, where a motorist shot and killed three alleged hijackers at the Diepkloof interchange in Soweto, Gauteng.
The three suspected hijackers were declared dead on Tuesday, with their bodies covered in foil next to a white Toyota Hilux double cab bakkie.
Reports from The Star newspaper described how the armed civilian defended himself against a group of suspected hijackers, resulting in a deadly confrontation at the interchange.
Gauteng provincial police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said that the motorist was driving when he was approached by individuals in two vehicles claiming to be police officers. Said Nevhuhulwi:
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It is alleged that a man was driving on the highway when occupants on two different vehicles signalled him to stop and showed him what looked like a police appointment certificate.
When he stopped, three males from the red Kia Rio vehicle approached and told him there is something wrong under his car.
When he bent to check, he was pointed with a knife and instructed not to move as they wanted his car and not him.
The motorist who had a firearm on his waist immediately responded and started shooting.
The suspects from another vehicle, a blue Ford Focus, also shot back while driving off. Three suspects were declared dead on the scene.
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She said that police in Gauteng are investigating cases of murder, attempted murder, and attempted hijacking.
Motorists in Gauteng are advised to remain vigilant while driving and to report any suspicious activities.
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A man in South Africa shot and killed three people who tried to steal his Toyota truck. The incident happened on a highway in Gauteng. The three suspected thieves pretended to be police officers to stop the driver. When the driver checked under his car, they pulled out a knife. The driver had a gun and shot back, killing the three thieves. The police are now investigating the incident as murder and attempted hijacking. Drivers are warned to be careful and report any suspicious activities on the road.

Joburg Motorist Kills Three Hijackers To Save His Toyota Hilux

Zimbabwean Uber Eats delivery riders working in South Africa have formed an Anti-Hijacking Group in response to a worrying increase in armed robberies targeting their motorbikes.
The riders allege that incidents of armed robbery have sharply risen, with some resulting in loss of life. The stolen bikes are then reportedly being brought back to Zimbabwe for resale.
Thubelihle Sigola, the founder of the group, told <a href="https://cite.org.zw/zimbabwean-uber-eats-riders-targeted-in-sa-hijackings/">CITE</a> reporter Tanaka Mrewa that their investigations have uncovered a concerning pattern linking the crimes to individuals from the Kezi area.
Sigola said that the two victims who were killed in the robberies also originated from the same region.
The criminal activities initially began in the Florida and Randfontein areas but have since become more prevalent in Soweto.
Going forward, the group plans to engage the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Matabeleland South Province, in the hopes of taking action against those in possession of the undocumented, stolen motorbikes. He said:
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We have been dealing with these cases for the past three years, and they keep increasing. In the last two years, two deaths have been recorded due to these hijackings, and if this matter is not addressed, there will be more.
We traced one suspect who confirmed he was from Kezi and pointed us towards an alleged kingpin also from the area. We located the individual, but unfortunately, the police later released him.
We hope to work effectively with the police. We are gathering information and will soon head to Kezi to present our findings to the authorities, giving them a starting point for their investigations.
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Sigola urged the public to assist by reporting any motorbikes they suspect might be stolen or lack proper documentation.
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Zimbabwean Uber Eats delivery riders in South Africa are facing more robberies. They have made a group to stop it. Bikes are stolen and taken back to Zimbabwe to sell. The group found a link to the crimes in a certain area. They want to work with the police to stop the thieves. They are asking for help from the public to report any stolen bikes. They don't want more people to get hurt.

Zimbabwean Uber Eats Riders Targeted By Hijackers In South Africa

Former Warriors captain Willard Katsande said he thought he was going to be killed during a recent hijacking incident in South Africa where he is based.
The Sekhukhune United midfielder was hijacked by three armed men near Southgate Mall in Soweto last Tuesday.
Katsande was with his nephew, Kelvin Katsande (22) when he was attacked by three men around 6 PM.
Narrating his ordeal to South African publication FarPost, Katsande said he had a gun pressed against his skull and pulled by his privates. He said:
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We were near Southgate Mall, I was standing outside the car, and my nephew was inside. 
Three men came to us with guns; they aggressively put me down. They dragged me to my knees on the tar; I have bruises from the dragging.
I could feel the barrel of a gun at the back of my head and thought that was the end of my life.
The other one pulled me with my private parts. It was a horrific experience.
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The hijackers took Katsande’s BMW X6, three iPhones and R9700 cash. The tracking company, however, recovered the car, although he was told it had been damaged. Added Katsande:
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We went to the police station and alerted the tracking company. I’m told the car was recovered in Eldorado Park, but they say it’s damaged. I’ll see it later on.
… I’m not okay mentally; this happens a few months after that road rage incident.
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In August 2021, Katsande was involved in a road rage incident in Roodepoort on the West Rand.
He was ambushed and assaulted by an unknown man.
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