By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
24 November 2025- The police in Upington are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying a pedestrian, who was allegedly bumped to on 22 November 2025. The police said an accident was reported in Upington, where the driver alleges that he was traveling about 70 kilometers enroute to Upington from Olifantshoek before midnight on 22 November 2025, when a pedestrian jumped into the road out of nowhere with pants pulled down.
ZF Mgcawu District police spokesperson, Sergeant Omphile Masegela said the motive behind the incident is unknown. Masegela said, however, it appears as if the deceased wanted to distract the motorist to pull over.
“Unfortunately, the driver could not avoid fatally bumping the pedestrian, who was sadly declared dead on the scene. The deceased is unknown and was wearing red short pants and a black T-shirt with estimated age between 20 and 30.
“A Culpable Homicide case was registered for investigation. The police are requesting the public to assist with the identification of the deceased and would like to alert motorists to be cautious of such incidents when traveling at night,” she said.
Masegela said anyone with information can contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Bahedile Nkwadipo on 0824954615 or 0543373400 or alternatively, the crime stop number 08600 10111 or via My SAPS App.
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