Two people were shot and killed in an armed robbery on the N1 North, just after the Carousel Toll Plaza, on Friday evening when the driver stopped to relieve himself.

According to police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, it is reported that a group of people were driving in a minibus on 17 January 2025 at about 22:50.

“The driver voluntarily stopped the vehicle after the toll plaza to relieve himself and that is when four unknown men came out of the bushes and attacked them. ”

Nevhuhulwi said the victims were robbed of their money, and shots were fired by suspects, striking two of the victims, who unfortunately were certified dead on the scene.

“The police in Hammanskraal are investigating a case of murder and armed robbery.

“No suspects have been arrested at this stage. The public is advised to be vigilant at all times when using the roads and to always drive near filing stations to rest or relieve themselves.”

Earlier reports on social media suggested that the incident was related to a spiking attack, but Colonel Nevhuhulwi denied these claims, confirming that the driver stopped voluntarily to relieve himself before the armed robbery occurred.

The police request anyone with information that can assist with the investigation to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or report anonymous tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be downloaded on any smartphone.

Keep these tips in mind when traveling at night:

• Make sure your mobile phone is charged before you hit the road.
• Share your location with loved ones, especially when traveling alone.
• Be prepared and get into the habit of looking ahead in the road in order to spot any threats, foreign objects or people on or along the road in time.
• Save the contact numbers of the emergency services, neighborhood watch, or security company on your phone.

Also read: Map: Spiking hotspots in and around Pretoria

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