"It Happened Quickly": Benoni Woman Warns Drivers After Gunpoint Robbery on the N12

• A Benoni woman shared a video warning the public after she and her husband were robbed near the Atlas Road off-ramp on the N12
• Four armed men surrounded the couple in broad daylight with heavy traffic nearby, making off with several of their belongings
• Maryke Taylor urged South Africans to stay vigilant as the holiday season approaches

A Benoni woman urged motorists to stay alert following her experience. She and her husband were robbed at gunpoint near a busy Gauteng highway.

Maryke Taylor posted a video on Facebook warning her community about the incident, which took place just off the Atlas Road off-ramp on the N12. She described how four armed men appeared without warning, even with traffic all around them. She said:

"It happened so quickly. I mean, we were there in broad daylight, lots of traffic, and when we looked again, there were four gunmen right on top of us."

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The attackers took several of the couple's possessions before fleeing. Despite the shock of the ordeal, both Maryke and her husband walked away physically unharmed. She credited their calm response with helping prevent the situation from becoming far worse. With the festive season approaching, she used the moment to urge others to remain extra cautious. "Silly season is upon us, guys," she said, adding that the experience was a reminder of just how fast things can change, even in a public space with other people around. Watch her warning video here:

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Viewers across Facebook were shaken by the account and quick to offer their support:

Elizabeth Otte said:

"The best is to keep a small tin of spray with you when you walk alone."

Klaudia Smit wrote:

"Sorry ses, happy that you are safe. I think it's high time we protect ourselves by patrolling our communities day and night."

Claudine Swanepoel said:

"So sorry you had such a horrific ordeal. So happy that you both are safe."

Jade Candice Geldart Lira added:

"I'm so sorry you guys had to go through that, my babe. Thank God you are safe. Thank you for sharing your story."

Sandy Lillian Degoede wrote:

"It's because you remained calm and the Lord was with you."

Blaze Abrahams said:

"I'm so sorry, guys. Glad you are both safe and unharmed, but that must've been a terrible ordeal."

Tracy Clegg added:

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"Thank our Lord for his guiding protection of you and Wynton. Be safe, friend."

Other Briefly News stories about crime experiences

• An Australian visitor ignited debate on TikTok (@elladymalla) after sharing a video of an early morning jog with Table Mountain framed in the background, contrasted sharply by an on-screen caption revealing she was robbed at gunpoint shortly afterwards.
• Russian tourist @_avalentina took to Instagram to recount a close call with an alleged romance or financial scammer whom she met at a local Cape Town market.
• A European solo traveller named Dave shared on TikTok (@dave_worldwide) that he was robbed while descending Signal Hill just minutes before finishing the trail.

Source: Briefly News