Criminals targeting another group of people in South Africa

• Criminals are targeting e-hailing drivers in South Africa, but the attacks are not necessarily increasing, as they have been a long-standing problem.
• The growing use of dash cameras has brought incidents into the public spotlight, and e-hailing drivers are particularly vulnerable because criminals can use the platforms to arrange meetings with their intended victims.
• More support for drivers is needed, including compensation for robberies or injuries, as some companies have withdrawn medical cover and lack adequate incentive to implement stronger security measures.