Cape Town – South African police are appealing for information after a suspected road rage incident in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, left a 56-year-old man dead from a stabbing and another motorist dead after crashing into a wall.
The incident occurred on Circular Drive in Lorraine at about 20:27 on Friday, 23 October 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
“During the altercation, the driver of the SUV fatally stabbed the driver of the Honda Accord,” SAPS said in a statement.
Police said the SUV driver attempted to continue driving but lost control of the vehicle a short distance away and crashed into a wall near the intersection of Circular Drive and Henri Botha Street.
He died at the scene.
According to police, the incident allegedly involved the driver of a white Honda Accord and an unidentified man driving a blue or silver SUV. The exact make and model of the SUV have not been established.
“SAPS Walmer is investigating a murder case that emanated from a suspected road rage incident,” the statement said.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could help identify the SUV and its driver to come forward.
Anyone with information can contact SAPS Walmer Detectives’ Lieutenant Colonel Estelle Edwards on 079 520 3256 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
