South African Police Arrest Female Suspect Over Murder Of Nigerian Bolt Driver

By Micheal Chukwuebuka

South African police have apprehended a female suspect in connection with the killing of a Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria West, a case that has sparked outrage among Nigerians locally and abroad.

The 22-year-old victim was reportedly attacked while on duty on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, during a ride with passengers he had picked up through the Bolt app.

Authorities revealed that Satlat was allegedly targeted by a male and female pair who hijacked his vehicle. His body and the stolen car were later found the same day in Atteridgeville.

A video circulating on social media showed the violent attack inside the vehicle, which police condemned as deeply disturbing and urged the public not to share.

The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has assigned a senior detective to fully investigate the circumstances of the attack and ensure all suspects face prosecution.

Investigators are reviewing dashcam footage and witness statements to reconstruct the events leading to the murder. Police confirmed that the arrested female suspect is scheduled to appear before the Atteridgeville Magistrate’s Court on Monday, February 16, 2026, facing charges including hijacking and murder.

Meanwhile, a manhunt continues for the second suspect, with authorities appealing to anyone with information to contact local police or CrimeStop.