YINI MADODA?
When it comes to road rage incidents in Mzansi, it seems even our most loved icons are not spared.
JUST ASK THE LEGENDARY MAMA ABIGAIL KUBEKA!
She was recently moered by a taxi driver, shortly after an accident! She found herself in the middle of a road rage incident with the driver in Orlando East, Soweto, last week.
Daily Sun understands the angry driver attacked mama Abigail during an argument after a crash involving her car and the taxi.
She now has a visible black eye and swollen lips.
The taxi driver fled the scene and Gauteng cops are looking for him.
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Mama Abigail said: “Yes, I can confirm that I was assaulted by a taxi driver who later fled the scene of the accident.
“I’m not able to say much right now as I’m going back to the police station for another meeting.”
Gauteng cops spokeswoman Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said Orlando cops were investigating a case of common assault.
“Information received alleges the victim was involved in an accident with a Toyota Quantum taxi at a traffic circle near Orlando.
“The driver of the taxi allegedly stopped and assaulted the victim, who sustained injuries to the upper body,” said Peters.
She said cops managed to identify the taxi driver and were looking for him.
“The suspect fled the scene after the incident and is wanted as he needs to face the might of the law,” she said.
Peters urged anyone who might know the suspect’s whereabouts to contact Orlando police or call CrimeStop on 08600 10111.
Social media users were not impressed with the incident, especially as it involved an elder.
) Thebelo Mudau said: “Taxi drivers think the world revolves around them. What kind of person hits a grandmother?”
) @Tisetso_The Taxi Driver said: “On behalf of all taxi drivers, we’re very sorry this happened and hope you get justice. I’m sorry, mama.”
