The incident occurred this morning (Tuesday) at about 05:00 near the Bethal off-ramp.

The truck was driving on the highway when it drove over spike strips.

As the truck came to a halt, due to flat tyres, the assailants assaulted the truck driver and his assistant with a firearm and made off with their belongings. Three of the truck’s tyres were damaged.

The two men were transported to the Life Midmed Hospital for medical treatment.

• On March 20, a Columbus Stainless employee tragically lost her life after being hit by a Nissan bakkie while running across the highway to escape her assailants.

Faith Shabangu was driving from eMalahleni to work when she reportedly had a flat tyre after driving over spike strips.

As the car came to a halt, a bewildered Mrs Shabangu attempted to flee the scene, running into oncoming traffic on the highway.

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