A male disguised as a female by wearing a wig and dress was among two (2) suspects who hijacked an E-Hailing vehicle in Matsulu, Mpumalanga on Friday, 13 February 2026.
According to information received, the suspects allegedly posed as a couple and requested an E-Hailing ride from near Boxer Matsulu Shopping Complex at approximately 20:00. The occupants initially requested transport to the Matsulu and N4 crossing in Mpumalanga before asking that the trip be extended to the Kaapmuiden hiking area.
It is alleged that when the driver and his friend reached a remote area near Uitkyk, the victims were held at gunpoint. They were then forced from the vehicle and abandoned in a nearby sugar cane field. The suspect who was disguised as a female reportedly removed the wig and dress before the victims were dumped in the plantation.
The suspects fled with a white Suzuki Ertiga, registration LHL 046 MP. The vehicle reportedly has a dent on the rear bumper and a dent on the rear right panel. The victims were later assisted by three (3) passing motorcyclists.
Anyone with information regarding the vehicle can contact Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) on 0861234333.