Justice for Isaac: Trio Accused of Bolt Driver's Murder Abandon Bail Application

Three South Africans charged with murder of Nigerian Bolt driver in Pretoria

Three South Africans have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of a Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, after dashcam footage of the incident circulated widely on social media and triggered public outrage. The suspects, Dikeledi Mphela (24), Goitsione Machidi (25) and McClaren Mushwana (30), made a brief court appearance in Pretoria on Monday, where they withdrew their applications for bail. Police later confirmed that a …

Nigeria: 3 South Africans Charged Over Murder of Nigerian Bolt Driver

Three South Africans have been charged with murder over the killing of a Nigerian Bolt e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, after dashcam footage of the incident was shared widely on social media and sparked public outrage.

Three suspects in Pretoria e-hailing driver murder abandon bail application

The three people accused of murdering an e-hailing driver have abandoned their bail application in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Christopher Chokwe postponed the matter to 23 February 2026 for further investigation. Remain behind bars According to police, preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was allegedly murdered by a man and a woman who had requested an e-hailing ride last Wednesday in Pretoria West. A third accuse…

Justice for Isaac: Trio accused of Bolt driver's murder abandon bail application

Trio linked to horrific murder of e-hailing driver abandon bail bid

The three suspects accused of murdering an e‑hailing driver inside a car in Pretoria West have abandoned their bid for bail and will stay behind bars.  The trio appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court in connection with the murder of e-hailing driver and engineering student Isaac David Satlat on 11 February. Protest Satlat was murdered after he picked up two of the three suspects in his e-hailing taxi. Hundreds of protestors gathered out…

NEFSA condemns murder of Nigerian Uber driver in SA, calls for rider verification

The National e-hailing Federation of South Africa (NEFSA) has condemned the killing of a Nigerian Uber driver in Gauteng by two assailants, describing it as “deeply disturbing.” The federation’s spokesperson, Tella Masakale, disclosed this in a chat with Technext about the incident. In a now viral video, a woman can be seen in the front with the now deceased driver, Isaac Satlat, while the man was behind. They appear to be robbing the driver, an…