The attack took place on Monday as Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga was travelling on a highway south of Johannesburg.
The Hillbrow Tower, an iconic tower used to identify Johannesburg’s skyline, is seen as the sun sets, in Johannesburg, South Africa, October 18, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
The attack took place on Monday as Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga was travelling on a highway south of Johannesburg, police said.Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners Local media reported that the vehicle the minister was travelling on had stopped to change a punctured tyre when the robbery occurred.
The country has long had a reputation for violent crime and is often described as one of the most dangerous in the world outside a war zone.Also receive offers from The Africa Report's partners“The SAPS is committed to executing its mandate of protecting the executive of the country and community at large,” said Mathe.
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