E-hailing Driver Fights Off Would-Be Hijackers in Dashcam Video Circulating in SA

• A dashcam video captured the moment an e-hailing driver confronted passengers who allegedly attempted to hijack his vehicle
• The footage, recorded on a Cartrack device, shows a physical struggle breaking out inside the moving car during daylight hours
• The clip has sparked debate among South Africans about the growing danger facing e-hailing drivers on the country's roads

SOUTH AFRICA — Dashcam footage showing an e-hailing driver fighting off what appear to be would-be hijackers has gone viral on social media, reigniting concern about the safety of ride-hailing operators across the country.

The clip, shared on X by @vehicletracker8, was recorded on a Cartrack in-vehicle camera during daylight hours. GPS coordinates, a timestamp, and device identifiers are visible on screen throughout the recording.

Driver confronts passengers mid-ride

The footage captures a tense exchange between the driver and at least one passenger, beginning with a demand for money. As the confrontation escalates, the driver is heard repeatedly shouting for the occupants to get out of the vehicle. The situation deteriorates into a physical struggle before the clip ends.

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The exact location within South Africa has not been independently confirmed, and no official police report has been cited in connection with the incident at the time of publication. E-hailing drivers in South Africa have increasingly become targets of violent crime. Attacks on operators using platforms such as Bolt and Uber have resulted in serious injuries and, in several cases, fatalities in recent years.

Watch the dashcam footage of the altercation inside the vehicle:

See the full dashcam video on X:

South Africans react to the clip

The video drew strong responses from social media users, with many urging drivers and the public to resist rather than comply with attackers.

One user discussed a recent incident where an e-hailing driver was killed despite pleading for his life:

"If you find yourself in this situation, just fight and cause commotion because they are going to kill you, these dogs. I saw another video; this guy was pleading for his life, but they killed him."

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@OpinioniStar linked the problem to community complicity, writing:

"Most of these criminals are being 'enabled' by our communities, especially in the townships. We all know this is one who is a hijacker, that one does heists, and we think it's 'cool' instead of reporting until one day you're a victim."

@FanyanaMofokeng wrote:

"South Africa is a Crime scene; only politicians with 24-hour security will argue."

@Siphiwe84 raised a concern about the knock-on effect for passengers:

"This is becoming a problem; it's going to make life difficult for those who are genuine customers on a night out."

@MR_K_R_B focused on the apparent youth of the suspects:

"As long as South Africa ignores the boy child, crime will only get worse. Look how young these boys are."

E-hailing driver hijacked and robbed

In a related article, Briefly News reported on a recent incident where an e-hailing driver was hijacked and robbed, captured on dashcam footage in South Africa. The alarming video has spurred calls for increased safety measures for drivers working late at night amid rising concerns over violent crime.

Source: Briefly News