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Family left traumatised after N4 spiking incident

A family was traumatised after a spiking incident on the N4 near Solomon Mahlangu off-ramp. Here is more information.

Yet another spiking incident on the N4 near Solomon, Mahlangu off-ramp has left a family traumatised.

According to information from the Live Traffic Network, the family was travelling west on the N4.

“It’s suspected that the vehicle was spiked before Solomon Mahlangu or at Solomon Mahlangu, heading towards town, taking the Simon Vermooten off-ramp.”

The family realized that their vehicle had lost a tyre in what is suspected to be a spiking incident.

“One of our members noticed the vehicle traveling slow with hazards on and escorted the family to safety to the BP Garage at Simon Vermooten,” it said.

The family is traumatised, but safe.

Spiking hotspots in and around Pretoria:

 

  • The R21, between OR Tambo International Airport;
  • N4 towards Pretoria, Donkerhoek area
  • The R562, Olifantsfontein, N3, Leondale and Barry Marais
  • N17 between Rondebult and Heidelberg Road

Motorists are advised not to stop when they suspect they have become a spiking victim, especially at night, instead should drive on slowly to the nearest garage or police station.

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Previously, these areas and roads were targeted:

 The N4 to Rustenburg between R80 Mabopane Freeway and Brits Plaza tollgate

*Please note the article has been amended.

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Corné van Zyl

Corné van Zyl is a seasoned journalist and currently a senior reporter at Rekord, with a wealth of experience across various media platforms. She began her career after studying journalism at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and first honed her skills at Media24. Corné’s career took her to Beeld, Sondag newspaper, and the South African Press Association (SAPA), where she built a strong foundation in news reporting. In her free time, Corné enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, embracing life and creating lasting memories with her loved ones.
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