Two armed suspects shot and killed a 63-year-old truck driver during a hijacking on the R75 near Gqeberha early Wednesday morning, 22 May 2025.
According to Algoafm, the attackers ambushed the man shortly after 6:00 as he drove toward Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. A vehicle pulled in front of his truck, forcing him to stop.
The suspects jumped out, confronted him, and a scuffle broke out. During the altercation, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding the driver.
GQEBERHA TRUCK DRIVER KILLED
The hijackers fled in the truck but later abandoned it on Chelsea Road, between Kwamagxaki and Kojana Street, Gqeberha. They made off with only a cellphone.
Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are calling on anyone with information to come forward.
EASTERN CAPE EMERGENCY WORKER KILLED
Two gunmen shot and killed a 53-year-old emergency worker outside a shop in Jansenville on Sunday night, prompting Eastern Cape police to launch a manhunt.
Police responded to gunfire at the corner of Bridge and Main streets around 19:40 on 18 May. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Piet Tieman, with gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was declared dead at the scene.
Police have opened a murder case and are hunting down the suspects.
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