Anele Mdoda has shared footage of her horror Uber trip over the weekend, in which a driver threatened her with rape.
The harrowing ordeal was shared on her X account.
ANELE MDODA: ‘I WAS IN DANGER’
On Sunday evening, Anele Mdoda posted a clip of her Uber ride from hell. The 947 presenter reportedly requested the e-hailing trip from the airport to her hotel in Cape Town.
She tweeted: “My @uber driver tonight was upset that I had picked the don’t talk to me option. He then said, ‘In my country, we would rape you to teach you a lesson,’ and I had to fake being on Instagram Live to get home safe.
She continued: “Then when he got to my hotel, he started shouting at me, and I really recorded and this is what ensued…
Anele said a couple came to her aid, who observed that she was “under duress.”
In the clip, Anele tells the Uber driver: “You threatened me the whole way back here. I am recording you on purpose”.
The driver appeared hostile, demanding she exit his white Mercedes-Benz.
PRESSING CRIMINAL CHARGES
In another tweet, Anele revealed that she would be pressing criminal charges against the Uber driver.
According to the e-hailing app, there are several features implemented to ensure rider safety. This includes:
- Sharing your ride information with up to 5 contacts
- An emergency button to call for police assistance
- A “Ride Check” notification
The South African has reached out to Uber for comment. This article will updated once received.
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