Family of murdered e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat encouraged by 6 arrests
Dimakatso Leshoro
23 February 2026 | 8:31Four men and two women are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday.

Dikeledi Tears Mphela (25), Goitsione Machidi (26) and McClaren Mushwana (30) - three suspects who are linked to the brutal strangling and hijacking of an e-hailing driver. Photo: Sphamandla Dlamini/EWN
The family of e-hailing driver Isaac Satlat said it is encouraged by the swift action taken by the police following the arrest of six suspects in connection with his murder.
Four men and two women are expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday.
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In a shocking video widely circulated on social media, Satlat was seen being robbed and throttled.
Solomon Ashmons, who speaks on behalf of the family, said they hope justice will be served.
"The family was not aware of the extent so last Wednesday when three more people appeared it was encouraging. For the family it gives them some sort of confidence that at least there will be consequences for those who did this."
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