[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Yusuf Abramjee [@Abramjee](/creator/twitter/Abramjee) on x 931.9K followers Created: 2025-07-18 20:12:08 UTC Shared by a motorist: “I want to share a very serious safety warning after a frightening experience this evening — Friday, XX July, at around 7:00 PM. “I was travelling with my family from Middelburg to Benoni on the N12. Just after the toll gate, a vehicle behind us began to flash its lights repeatedly. I moved over to let it pass, but it continued flashing and even switched on its hazard lights, as though trying to force us to stop. “Sensing that something was very wrong, we ignored the signals and kept driving. The vehicle persistently followed us, even taking the same slip road toward Johannesburg. I was left with no doubt that we were being targeted — likely for hijacking or robbery. “I accelerated to create distance, took the next off-ramp, turned around, and headed back towards Middelburg. We exited at the mall off-ramp and stopped at McDonald's in Witbank. As we pulled in, we saw that a red Audi, which had been apparently following us, also passed by. After we stopped, we checked our car — everything was perfectly fine. We later spoke to traffic officers at the toll gate, who confirmed that there are two vehicles — a red Audi and a Toyota Avanza — known to be operating in this area, targeting motorists after the toll gate. “…are safe, but this was clearly an attempted setup. I urge all travellers, especially those with families, to be extremely cautious on the N12 at night. “Do not stop if you are being signalled by unknown vehicles and get to a public place that is well lit & busy.” XXXXXXX engagements  [Post Link](https://x.com/Abramjee/status/1946301983406600341)
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Yusuf Abramjee @Abramjee on x 931.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-18 20:12:08 UTC
Shared by a motorist:
“I want to share a very serious safety warning after a frightening experience this evening — Friday, XX July, at around 7:00 PM.
“I was travelling with my family from Middelburg to Benoni on the N12. Just after the toll gate, a vehicle behind us began to flash its lights repeatedly. I moved over to let it pass, but it continued flashing and even switched on its hazard lights, as though trying to force us to stop.
“Sensing that something was very wrong, we ignored the signals and kept driving. The vehicle persistently followed us, even taking the same slip road toward Johannesburg. I was left with no doubt that we were being targeted — likely for hijacking or robbery.
“I accelerated to create distance, took the next off-ramp, turned around, and headed back towards Middelburg. We exited at the mall off-ramp and stopped at McDonald's in Witbank. As we pulled in, we saw that a red Audi, which had been apparently following us, also passed by. After we stopped, we checked our car — everything was perfectly fine.
We later spoke to traffic officers at the toll gate, who confirmed that there are two vehicles — a red Audi and a Toyota Avanza — known to be operating in this area, targeting motorists after the toll gate.
“…are safe, but this was clearly an attempted setup. I urge all travellers, especially those with families, to be extremely cautious on the N12 at night.
“Do not stop if you are being signalled by unknown vehicles and get to a public place that is well lit & busy.”
XXXXXXX engagements
