BREAKING: Two more arrested for horrific murder of e-hailing driver

2026-02-16 - 05:36

Gauteng police have arrested two more suspects in the horrific killing of an e-hailing driver who was murdered inside a car in Pretoria West. The police launched a probe after a disturbing social media video depicting an alleged car-seat murder went viral, showing the final moments of a driver. Arrests On Friday, police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo confirmed that the incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 February, and that a female suspect had been arrested. On Monday, Masondo confirmed that more suspects had been arrested. “The two male suspects, who are aged 30 and 26, will join the third suspect, aged 25, who was arrested on Friday, 13 February. “All suspects are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 February, facing charges that include car hijacking and murder,” Masondo said. Masondo added that police are still on the lookout for the fourth suspect. *This is a developing story. ALSO READ: Creecy and Hlengwa condemn murder of e-hailing driver