WATCH | Three dead! Durban dad unleashes gunfire on alleged hijackers in chilling dashcam footage
A Durban man successfully defended his family during an attempted hijacking by engaging in a shootout with the suspects. Dashcam footage of the incident has gone viral, sparking discussions about self-defence and firearm safety in South Africa.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of violent crime in South Africa and the controversial role of private citizens using firearms for self-protection.
The driver of a bakkie survived an attempted hijacking in Durban. The driver managed to shoot back at the hijackers. His bullet riddled bakkie is testimoney to the gun battle he allegedly had with the hijackers.
Dashcam footage of a bakkie driver shooting at alleged hijackers in Durban has gone viral on social media on Thursday.
The incident allegedly occurred in the Pinetown area on October 9, 2026.
Police are still confirming with Pinetown SAPS whether a case was registered.
In the video, the bakkie driver and his daughter,seated next to him, can be seen exiting their driveway, while a boy believed to be his son stands at the gate.
A vehicle allegedly used by the hijackers passes him and stops a short distance away.
A man got out of the vehicle and ran towards the bakkie.
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