A gang of six men attacked a motorcyclist with a panga near the Plastic City informal settlement on Saturday evening, robbing the man of his bike.
According to police information, the rider was passing the Anzac traffic circle at around 19:30, when the group emerged.
The rider was hit with the panga on his left hand, and fell from his bike to the ground.
He managed to escape from his attackers before suffering any further injury.
The men took his bike, a white Big Boy valued at around R20 000, as well as his wallet which contained R380 in cash, his driver’s licence and bank card.
A case of hijacking was opened at Brakpan SAPS.
As previously reported by the Brakpan Herald, motorcyclists have become a soft target for criminals in this area.
Several cases have been reported to local police since October, last year, with the culprits either blocking the road or forcing their victims off their motorbikes at gunpoint.
Other victims have been knocked off their bikes with sticks, or had objects thrown at them.
The hijackers also operate at all times, with attacks taking place during the day and night.
Motorcyclists are urged to be vigilant when travelling this route.
