Mugging at Park Corner

Thabo Moenyane

On 16 February around 22:30, Ntombikayise Masiza was mugged at gunpoint outside Park Corner. The mugger took her smartphone and drove off in a car.

PDBY approached Masiza to gain some insight regarding the incident

The Mugging “I was outside standing with a friend, and suddenly a guy came out of a car, walked towards us and asked for directions.” Masiza said that they gave the man directions and he insistently said that he does not understand what she and her friend were saying. Masiza said that her friend started to get irritated by the man and attempted to pull her away, in order to walk away. “Just as we were about to walk away with my friend, the guy took out a gun, pulled me closer, and asked for my phone. I gave my phone to him,” elaborated Masiza. She further explained that her friend managed to run away in an attempt to get security. “The guy got into a silver Polo Vivo and drove off,” said Masiza.

Masiza said that the security alerted her to the frequency of such incidents. “I could not sleep for days after this and now when I walk outside I feel like it is going to happen again, especially when I see a similar car to the one they used to drive off.” said Masiza. Caution is advised when near hotspot areas, especially in Hatfield.