WOMAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING DASHCAM-CAPTURED ROBBERY IN HILLBROW

Hillbrow police have arrested a 23-year-old woman in connection with a robbery involving an e-hailing driver, which was captured on dashcam footage and has since circulated widely on social media.

The suspect was arrested on Saturday, 31 October 2026, following an investigation into the incident, which occurred on Friday, 30 October, in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.

According to police, the e-hailing driver was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash during the incident. The robbery was recorded by the vehicle’s dashcam, with the footage subsequently shared across various social media platforms.
Following the incident, the victim approached the police and formally opened a case of robbery, prompting an investigation into the matter.

The Hillbrow Acting Station Commander, Colonel Marite, established a dedicated task team to investigate robberies within the Hillbrow policing precinct and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

Police have confirmed that two additional suspects believed to have been involved in the robbery are still being sought.

The arrested woman is expected to appear before the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 November 2026, to face charges relating to the incident.

Police investigations are ongoing, and efforts to trace the remaining suspects continue.