South African police have arrested a woman in connection with the killing of Isaac Satlat, a 22-year-old Nigerian national who was working as an e-hailing driver in Pretoria West. Authorities say the incident happened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, after the driver picked up passengers who had requested a trip.
In a statement shared by police and repeated by local media, investigators said a male and a female passenger are suspected to have attacked the driver inside the vehicle. Police also indicated that the victim’s vehicle was later recovered and the victim’s body was found in Atteridgeville on the same day, as the investigation widened beyond the original pickup area.
The case gained wider attention after video footage circulated online, showing an assault unfolding in the vehicle. Reporting on the footage, South African media described a woman seated in front and a man seated behind her during the attack, with both suspects fleeing afterward.
Police say the arrested woman faces charges including hijacking and murder, and she is expected to appear at the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday. Investigators added that further arrests are expected as inquiries continue.
