Fri May 24 10:37:51 SAST 2013
Fri May 24 10:37:52 SAST 2013

Sowetan Sports Editor hijacked at his home

Jun 26, 2012 | Alfred Moselakgomo and Nomaswazi Nkosi | 16 comments

SOWETAN sports editor Sello Rabothata is recovering from the shock of a hijacking that took place inside the garage of his home at Dalpark Extension in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, at the weekend.

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Two male assailants, one of whom was armed with a firearm, had waylaid him.

Rabothata said he was returning from a meeting on Saturday at about 10pm when the incident happened.

"I had just parked my car in the garage when suddenly two men emerged and one of them pointed a firearm at me.

"They ordered me to lie down, took my wedding ring and wallet before speeding off in my vehicle (a grey BMW X5, registration number BG 87 LY GP)."

Police are urging anyone with information to call 082-404-0300 or 076-414- 4155.

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Fri May 24 10:37:52 SAST 2013 ::
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Jun 26, 2012

Mahlol'adibona

Eeeeeeeeeeiiish....! Sorry to hear this Ntate Sello. Crime is bad in this country. I know I once fell a victim to the bluelight gang and can only imagine what you are going through right now. I hope they recover your vehicle and the thugs get arrested and locked away for good. Thanks you were not harmed or shot in the whole incident.
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Jun 26, 2012

Mbeva

I hope your Beamer did not cross the SA borders yet.
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Jun 26, 2012

hulas

hade boss
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Jun 26, 2012

Mbeva

@ ...thieves who took your vehicle,police must question them...

You can trust our police these days.May there are the ones that hijacked the car or they colluded with some criminals to do so..
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Jun 26, 2012

adodomatel

Shoo! I really do not understand,what are these huge budgets used for? Departments budgets were just voted for,what is the reason behind that? Is it that the money was distributed to the thugs to attack more innocent citizens of this country? God Help South Africa.
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Jun 26, 2012

Papage

Eish botsofe bo epihile maatla,

It is so sad when staff like this happen, during your time as a young journo, you did all, went to all the corners of the country, when the country was burning in apartheid violence and all you were there and nothing of this sort ever happened, is it because of the Freedom you fought for or is just our an controlled kids trying to bully us, or we allowed foreinghners to control our lives.
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Jun 26, 2012

Kgaoza606

Eeeish sorry Bra Sello...
Last I checked nobody steals a luxury car like that and get away with it unless they are professionals.
Just be greatful u still have u life coz cars like that cross over the border for export.
Hope u insurance is not a dodgy one like many others which are always looking for a loop hole so they dnt pay up!!!
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Jun 26, 2012

ntshware-ke-yawa

just be thankful that you are still alive broer,it's Mzansi as always,everyone is prone to crime.The only question we can aske is,who would be the next victim.

just imagine the whole scene happening right inside someone's garage,lol
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Jun 26, 2012

ZuluPrincess711

I still don't understand what government has got to do with this. It is becoming a big ugly habit in SA to pin every little thing on government. This guy might even have been hijacked by his own circle of people.

I do feel sorry for Bra Sello. I hope he gets through the trauma. I do not get though, how an expensive machine like an X5 Beemer has not been tracked. That said, chances are indeed that the crime was carried out by the very same people who installed the tracker. Also, these big cars are usually for "out of the country" orders. I doubt it is still within borders. What I am grateful for here is the life. If this car is comprehensively insured, he can get it back - life is irreplacale.
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Jun 26, 2012

Stumaeza

Sorry baba. I know you lost your valuables but you'll get another X5, atleast you're safe...life goes on.

Crime is bad mo Mzansi!
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