Alleged E-Hailing Killer Arrested at Soweto Hostel After Chilling Recording

• Police arrested a man in connection with the alleged killing of an e-hailing driver in Berea, Johannesburg
• A joint police operation led to his arrest at Jabulani Hostel in Soweto and the suspected murder weapon was seized
• The suspect faces a murder charge and will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court within 48 hours

JOHANNESBURG — A suspect seen allegedly shooting dead an e-hailing driver and fleeing the scene in Berea on Wednesday has been arrested.

Pictures of the suspect detained and a video of police searching his room and recovering an unlicensed firearm have been circulating online.

Alleged e-hailing driver killer arrested

A joint operation between the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and the South African Police Service (SAPS) had been launched to find him.

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According to information, a 26-year-old man was arrested for the murder after police apprehended him at Jabulani Hostel in Soweto, Johannesburg.

He faces a murder charge and is expected to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court soon. Law enforcement seized an unlicensed firearm.

Johannesburg e-hailing driver gunned down

In earlier news, Briefly News reported that a video surfaced showing the moment an e-hailing driver was gunned down in Berea.

Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee posted the chilling video to X on Thursday, 26 September 2024.

The incident happened in broad daylight on Wednesday, 25 September, at the corner of Lilly and Olivia Streets.

1 Killed in shootout involving off-duty cop

In related news, Briefly News reported that an off-duty police officer shot and killed one suspect and injured another in a shootout at a hair salon in Johannesburg CBD.

An unknown group of men had allegedly stormed the business premises and held up workers and patrons on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

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They demanded cell phones and cash and took several items from several customers. Police spokesperson Lt-Col Mavela Masondo, responding to a Briefly News inquiry, said the off-duty cop retaliated after the suspects fired shots.

"One of the victims was hit and died on the scene," said Masondo.

Source: Briefly News