A 34-year-old woman, identified by locals as **Lebo**, was shot and killed during a suspected hijacking attempt in **Zone 12, Sebokeng**, on **Sunday, 9 November 2025**. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning, as another senseless act of violence claims a young life.
According to **Sebokeng SAPS**, the victim was on her way home when her vehicle suddenly developed mechanical problems. Witnesses reported that she stopped by the roadside and was seen using her phone—presumably to call for help—when an **unknown armed man** approached her vehicle.
Police spokesperson **Sergeant Thabiso Mokoena** said the suspect allegedly **knocked on the driver’s window** with his firearm and ordered the woman to step out of the vehicle. Fearful for her life, she complied. The suspect then attempted to start the car but failed.
“When the suspect couldn’t start the vehicle, he demanded that the victim start it for him,” said Mokoena. “Once the engine started, the woman tried to escape, but the suspect opened fire, striking her multiple times.”
Moments later, gunshots echoed through the quiet residential area, followed by a loud crash. The woman’s car veered off the road and collided with a nearby tree. Residents who rushed to the scene found the victim slumped over the steering wheel, **suffering from gunshot wounds to her back**. Emergency Medical Services were called, but tragically, she was declared dead at the scene.
Her body was later transported to the **Forensic Pathology Services** for a postmortem examination as investigations continue.
Police have opened a **murder and attempted hijacking case**, and detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward. “We appeal to the community to assist us in bringing this perpetrator to justice,” Mokoena said. “Such brutal crimes cannot go unpunished.”
The tragic incident has sparked outrage among Sebokeng residents, who say crime in the area has become “out of control.” Several community members gathered at the scene the next morning to place flowers and candles, paying their respects to Lebo and condemning the violence that cut her life short.
One resident, **Nomsa Radebe**, described the deceased as a kind-hearted woman who “didn’t deserve to die like this.” She added, “She was just trying to get home safely. We are heartbroken and scared—this could happen to any of us.”
Community safety forums in Sebokeng have renewed calls for **increased police visibility**, especially during night hours when motorists are most vulnerable to attacks.
As police continue their search for the suspect, Lebo’s death serves as a painful reminder of the growing scourge of violent crime affecting many South African communities. Her loved ones, now left with unanswered questions and shattered hearts, hope justice will soon be served.
*Police investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111.*
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