South African law enforcement authorities have taken a woman into custody in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria West.
The Gauteng Police Command confirmed the arrest, stating that it followed investigations into the violent hijacking and murder of the Bolt driver, who was reportedly attacked while carrying out his duties.
The incident, which occurred on February 11, 2026, has triggered outrage among Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora.
According to a report by South African news platform Independent Online, the victim was allegedly assaulted inside his vehicle after responding to an e-hailing request.
Preliminary findings suggest that Satlat was targeted by a male and female duo who allegedly hijacked the car during the trip.
His body, along with the stolen vehicle, was later discovered in Atteridgeville on the same day.
Police authorities also addressed a disturbing video circulating on social media, which reportedly shows an individual being attacked behind the wheel of a vehicle.
They strongly condemned the sharing of the footage and urged members of the public to refrain from further distribution.
In a statement, the Gauteng police denounced the circulation of the video, describing it as depicting what appeared to be the brutal killing of the victim.
The arrested suspect is expected to be arraigned before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 16, 2026, to face charges bordering on hijacking and murder.
Meanwhile, police have intensified efforts to apprehend a second suspect believed to have been involved in the crime.
Authorities called on anyone with useful information regarding the whereabouts of the fleeing suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact CrimeStop.
