The trenches alongside the N12, seen here next to the Holfontein bridge make the ideal hiding spot for criminals to lie in wait as they search for their next victim. (PHOTO SIPHOKAZI ZAMA)
These are the hotpsots around the N12 which police say motorists and pedestrians have been attacked.
All are urged to be vigilant when travelling on this route.
Should you run into any trouble, call 10111 and a police van will come and wait with you until help arrives.
The Putfontein off-ramp, which is right next to the mine dumps in Benoni leaves motorists and pedestrians vulnerable to attack by illegal miners as seen on May 26 when a young couple was gunned down in broad daylight after their father’s car ran out of petrol. (PHOTO SIPHOKAZI ZAMA)
There have been numerous murders, armed robberies and hijackings on the Etwatwa off-ramp over the past six months. Both pedestrians and motorists have been attacked on this route. (PHOTO SIPHOKAZI ZAMA)
The Daveyton off-ramp is a smash-and-grab hotspot with criminals attacking motorists from both directions. This is why they must be vigilant when approaching it. (PHOTO SIPHOKAZI ZAMA)
