Crime

‘Run for your life’ victim told

A man was dumped in the field near Duvha and told to run for his life after being hijacked in Middelburg on Monday night.

According to Capt. Khanyisle Zwane, Middelburg police spokesperson, an armed man jumped into a Mazda 323 whilst it was standing stationary at a traffic light in Cowen Ntuli Street.

The man pointed a gun at the vehicle driver and ordered him to drive out of Middelburg. The driver was ordered out of the car near Duvha power station and ordered to run for his life.

The victim managed to find his way back to Middelburg where he reported the matter to the police. Capt. Zwane confirmed that police are investigating a case of car hijacking. No arrests have been made yet.

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Jana Boshoff

Jana works as a senior support specialist for Caxton digital. Before that she was a journalist at the Middelburg Observer 15 years where she won numerous awards including Sanlam's Up and Coming Journalist, Caxton Multimedia Journalist of the Year, and several investigative awards. She is passionate about people and the stories untold.
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