Alleged hijacker killed in botched hijacking rekordeast.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rekordeast.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Hijacker dies after Porsche driver opens fire 15 January 2021 - 12:03 Image: 123RF/Pop Nukoonrat
A man allegedly attempting to hijack a Porsche Cayenne died in a shooting on Old Johannesburg Road near the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria on Thursday.
The dead man is believed to be about 30 years old.
Police spokesperson Capt Augustinah Selepe said the police are investigating a case of murder and attempted hijacking.
“It is alleged five suspects driving a red Toyota double cab blocked a grey Porsche Cayenne. Suspects approached the driver of the Porsche and he immediately took out his firearm and shot one suspect. The other suspects drove off,” she said.
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Family drive turns to horror after car drives over bee hive, with windows open 12 January 2021 - 06:00 According to StatsSA, 109 deaths caused by hornets, wasps and bees were documented between 2001 and 2011. File photo, Image: 123RF/Sirawit Hengthabthim
What started out as a relaxing family drive in a nature estate in Mpumalanga ended in horror after a freak accident involving a swarm of bees on Sunday afternoon.
According to ER24 s Ross Campbell, a family of five was enjoying an afternoon drive in a veld just south of Mbombela, formally known as Nelspruit, when they drove over a bee hive. Their car windows were open.
Citizen reporter The only survivor from the Kombi, a 15-year-old boy, was found trapped in the vehicle, said ER24. Picture: iStock
It has been reported that one of the people who was involved in the crash is in a critical condition in hospital.
The SUV was found up against the barrier on the Johannesburg-bound side of the N3 and the minibus was found crushed under the front of a truck, in the veld on the Durban-bound side, said ER24’s Ross Campbell in a statement.
The accident brought traffic to a standstill but the SA Police Service (SAPS) Highway Patrol was on scene to control traffic as well as for investigation.