Just in: Driver Shot on the Leg During A Carjacking
A troubling video circulating on social media shows an attempted car hijacking in RDP Phase 7, Ga-Rankuwa, a suburb near Pretoria. The footage, shared by anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee, captures aggressive behavior from several armed suspects targeting a white Hyundai Grand i10.
In the video, the vehicle is seen either stopped or moving slowly when at least three suspects approach with weapons drawn. Shockingly, one of the suspects fires at the driver, hitting her in the leg at close range. Despite the injury, the driver, who appears to be a woman according to comments on the post, manages to accelerate away from the scene, illustrating her bravery amidst the chaos.
Gunfire is heard, with indications that at least one round is directed towards bystanders nearby, raising concerns about public safety during such incidents. After the suspects flee on foot, the injured driver reportedly drives herself to safety or a hospital, demonstrating a mix of resilience and desperation.
Responses from social media users reveal widespread horror at the violence, with many condemning the attackers as ‘animals’ or ‘tsotsis,’ a local term for criminals. Some speculate on the motivations for the crime, suggesting it might have been an opportunistic robbery rather than a planned hijacking due to the absence of a getaway vehicle and the attackers being on foot. This incident follows a troubling pattern of similar violent crimes in the region, particularly in Gauteng province.
The video serves as a stark reminder of the high levels of crime and violence in areas like Ga-Rankuwa, triggering discussions among South Africans about the need for stronger law enforcement and harsher penalties for such offenses. Viewers are warned that the video contains graphic content, and viewer discretion is advised.
