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August 3, 2026A 60-year-old man from Ga-Matlou Village in Moletjie, Limpopo, was killed during an alleged hijacking after he and his son stopped to offer a lift to a hitchhiking couple.
The incident reportedly occurred while the elderly man was travelling as a passenger in a silver Hyundai H1 driven by his son. The pair had stopped to assist the man and woman who were hitchhiking.
According to the preliminary information, the situation turned violent after the couple allegedly hijacked the vehicle. The 60-year-old man was killed during the incident, while details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
Police are investigating the matter, and further information regarding possible arrests and the motive for the killing is expected as the investigation continues.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the risks faced by motorists who stop to assist strangers along the road.
This is a developing story, and further details will be provided as they become available.
