Three South Africans have been arraigned for allegedly killing a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlat, in Pretoria West.

The suspects — Dikeledi Tears Mphela, 24; Goitsione Machidi, 25; and McClaren Mushwana, 30 — appeared before the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

In a statement issued the same day, the South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the accused were facing charges of premeditated murder and robbery.

The agency disclosed that the suspects abandoned their bail application. The case was subsequently adjourned until 23 February for further investigations.

“It is alleged that on 11 February 2026, the accused ordered e-hailing services using a mobile phone number that was not registered in their name,” Ms. Lumka Mahanjana, the NPA’s regional spokesperson for the Gauteng Division, said in the statement.

“When the vehicle arrived, Mphela and an accomplice, who is still at large, got into the vehicle, while the other two accused followed in a separate car.

“Mphela and her accomplice allegedly forced the deceased to stop the vehicle, strangled him, and robbed him of his mobile phone and vehicle, which was later recovered.

“The incident was captured by a camera installed in the vehicle, and the footage was circulated on social media.”

Ms. Mahanjana further stated that investigations by the South African Police Service led to the arrest of Mphela on 13 February 2026.

“The other two accused were arrested on 15 February 2026. The matter was postponed to 23 February 2026 for further investigations.

“The National Prosecuting Authority remains committed to working closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice,” she added.