Brave biker who foiled smash-and-grab joins Martin Bester to share heroic story

Brave biker who foiled smash-and-grab joins Martin Bester to share heroic story

In South Africa, the headlines are more often than not all doom and gloom.

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Anton Damhuis foiled a smash-and-grab robbery In Johannesburg / News24

A biker risked it all and helped a motorist when a man grabbed items through an open window in his car.

It's a story of a brave motorcyclist who came to the aid of a fellow motorist, saving him from criminals.

While Anton Damhuis doesn’t consider himself a hero, he is in the eyes of South Africans who have watched the video of him saving the day.

In the video the 48-year-old finds himself in traffic and see a man in a reflective vest weaving through the cars.

READ ALSO: WATCH: Brave biker foils smash-and-grab, returns goods to motorist

He shares his story on Breakfast with Martin Bester:


Damhuis witnessed a tug-of-war between the man in the reflective vest and the driver of the vehicle in front of him.

The man had been trying to steal a laptop that was on the passenger seat.

READ ALSO: Shocking SA Crime stats explained on Breakfast

Has someone come to your aid during a robbery? Share your story with Martin Bester below.

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