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Ontdekkers disturbed by allegedly psychotic man

It's a manic Monday for one man.

At approximately 2pm on the afternoon of Monday, 10 July, numerous motorists driving on Ontdekkers Road near the Witpoortjie Railway Station were disturbed by an allegedly psychotic man running back and forth across the road, and jumping in front of moving vehicles.

No serious injuries or damage occurred and the man was allegedly taken to hospital after a security guard from Dowry Security managed to tackle and handcuff him.

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Emergency services such as ER24 were on scene to assist.

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Janine Viljoen

Janine Viljoen is a seasoned journalist with more than 17 years’ experience. She has worked as a newspaper editor, mentored numerous journalism students, and is currently the sub-editor for the award-winning Caxton Joburg West publications. Her passion lies in developing young journalists and telling compelling human-interest stories.
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