CRIME SCENE: Heathfield, Cape Town: Officers from Steenberg police have rescued a 25-year-old e-hailing driver after he was allegedly raped and held ransom by two women and three men.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the victim’s brother informed them that he was contacted by the suspects, who demanded R4 000 cash to secure his release, on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

“They located the victim through his vehicle tracker to Southampton Road in Heathfield,” said SAPS.

The victim apparently met one of the female suspects last week through his e-hailing business. They exchanged numbers and communicated throughout the week and eventually made arrangements to meet Saturday.

“When he went to meet her, he was allegedly kidnapped by the suspects and the women raped him.

Police arrested the two women, aged 23 and 34-years, along with three male suspects, aged 16, 42 and 48-years.