Vrou in hof for brutal murder of Pretoria West e-hailing driver

The woman arrested in connection with the brutal murder of an e-hailing driver in Pretoria West is expected to make her first appearance in court on Monday. 

Police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo said, according to preliminary findings, the victim was allegedly attacked and killed by a man and a woman who had requested an e-hailing service on 11 February.  

Masondo said: "The driver's hijacked vehicle and his body were later discovered in Atteridgeville on the same day."

The video shows a woman in a bucket hat and a white t-shirt in the front seat, while a man sat behind and assaulted the driver until he overpowered him.

After the driver's body went limp, he was put in the backseat, and a third man is seen taking over the wheel.

The woman is expected to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 16 February 2026. She is facing charges of carjacking and murder.

Masondo confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that additional suspects may soon be taken into custody.

Earlier, police expressed serious concern over shocking video being shared.

The video, posted on X by anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee, shows the e-hailing driver being assaulted while driving.

Police condemned the circulation of the footage.

“The police strongly condemn the circulation of the video that depicts what appears to be a gruesome murder of the victim,” said police spokesperson Colonel Mavela Masondo.

Police further urged social media users not to share, forward, or repost the video.