Two Dead After Delta Bus En Route To Zimbabwe Hijacked In Johannesburg

Two People Dead After Delta Bus Hijacked In Johannesburg

Two people are reported to have been shot dead after a Delta bus travelling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe was hijacked on Thursday morning, 9 October 2025. The violent attack saw armed robbers ambush the vehicle, leaving passengers traumatised and stripped of their valuables.

According to The Chronicle, the hijacking occurred along the bus’s route shortly after it left Johannesburg. Early reports stated that two people were allegedly shot dead during the ordeal. While authorities have not yet officially confirmed the fatalities, eyewitness accounts from the scene describe a terrifying and bloody attack.

“Sekudutshulwe Abantu 2 Sebeshonile” – Eyewitness Account

The first alerts about the hijacking were posted on Facebook by The Chronicle on Thursday. The witness, writing in a mix of English and isiNdebele, described how chaos broke out after a toll gate when attackers turned on the passengers.

The post read:

“KunoDelta Bus osuke ngo4 eGoli sebanjwe inkunzi manje after iToll gate lesi3 abantu bathathelwe imali namafoni, umuntu ongfonelayo manje ubene extra phone uNdorindori that’s why esele nayo. Sekudutshulwe abantu 2 sebeshonile kukhanya otsotsi laba bagibele nabo from eGoli, If unesihlobo esigibele uDelta find means to check on them inkinga amafoni sebethathelwe. Police are now attending the scene…”

Translated into English, the witness said the Delta bus that left Johannesburg at 4am was hijacked after the third toll gate. Passengers were robbed of money and mobile phones. The witness added, “Sekudutshulwe abantu 2 sebeshonile,” meaning, “Two people have been shot and are deceased.” They further alleged that the robbers had been on the bus since it departed Johannesburg.

The post ended with a plea for families to urgently check on their loved ones as most passengers had been left without phones.

Police Attend The Scene As Investigations Begin

Following the frantic online post, The Chronicle confirmed that emergency services were dispatched to the scene. Police are now investigating the incident.

The publication reported:

“Two people were allegedly shot dead during the incident. Though authorities have yet to release official confirmation. Details surrounding the hijacking remain sketchy, and police investigations are ongoing.”

Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that may help identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the deadly attack.

A Recurring Nightmare For Cross-Border Travel

This is not the first time buses bound for Zimbabwe have been targeted. Zimbabwe has long battled with cross-border crimes, including bus robberies on major routes linking South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana. Criminals often prey on travellers carrying cash or goods, but this latest attack has taken a devastating turn with two reported fatalities.