According to police spokesman Capt Thabo Sibuyi, the incident occurred while a driver was sitting in his silver grey motor vehicle at about 8.45pm.
“The complainant, who was on Mabotja Street, was busy on his phone inside the vehicle when he was approached by two unknown men,” says Sibuyi.
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“The hijackers stood on either side of the vehicle, knocked on the windows and, as he looked up, one of the robbers pointed a firearm at him.
“The driver was forced out of the car and the robber with the firearm struck him on the head.”
The thugs managed to get into the vehicle and drove off in it.
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No arrests have been made and the vehicle has not yet been recovered.
Police urge locals to avoid parking on the street at night, as they become easy targets for criminals.
