Suspected rock attacks near informal settlement in Johannesburg

Motorists travelling along Main Road and Witkoppen Road near Ginger Farm iInformal settlement are being urged to remain vigilant following two reported rock-throwing incidents that allegedly damaged vehicles during the early morning hours, reports Fourways Review.

The latest incident occurred at around 06:00, in the same area where a similar incident was reported the previous morning shortly after 07:00.

In both cases, motorists were travelling from Lonehill towards Bryanston when rocks were allegedly thrown at their vehicles.

Images of one of the damaged vehicles were circulated on a community WhatsApp group after the incident.

Ward 93 councillor Vino Reddy said he had spoken to one of the affected motorists and confirmed that, while the driver was not injured, the vehicle sustained damage.

“Luckily, [the driver] is not injured, but the car is damaged. The incident has been reported to the Sandton Community Policing Forum (CPF), and community members who may have experienced similar incidents should also open cases with the police,” he added.

Sandton CPF public relations officer Roshan Byjnal confirmed that two incidents of this nature had been reported by community members this week while it was still dark.

“Such incidents are not considered a regular or common occurrence within the Sandton precinct. However, we treat any incident involving the safety of motorists seriously and monitor these closely together with community safety partners,” he said.

Byjnal encouraged motorists not to stop in isolated areas if they feel unsafe.

“As a precaution, motorists should avoid stopping in isolated areas and rather proceed to secure, well-lit public locations such as fuel stations or security points should assistance be required,” he added.

Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity near roads, bridges, or public spaces to SAPS, local security providers, or CPF structures.

Byjnal also encouraged residents to download the SaferCity emergency app to assist with reporting incidents quickly.

Lieutenant Colonel Mpho Tshetlhane from the Johannesburg District Police was contacted for comment. An update will be provided once the comment is received.

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