Gender Commission concerned about GBV cases stemming from e-hailing drivers
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has expressed concern about a rise in the number of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases emanating from e-hailing drivers.
This week, former Bolt driver Emmanuel Mudau was sentenced in the Johannesburg High Court to two life terms and 60 years imprisonment for the rape and kidnapping of female customers.
The court found that between January and February 2022, Mudau targeted women who requested transportation from Cosmo City to various destinations, using the Bolt App.
Mudau was convicted on four counts of rape, four counts of kidnapping and two for assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Legal officer at the Commission Nothemba Sonjica believes it is important for passengers to always report such cases to the police.
"The Commission has also noted that in this particular case the e-hailing service provider assisted the police in their investigation and provided driver's information”, she said.
"However, from recent social media posts the commission has found that certain passengers claim that e-hailing service providers never share drivers' information which is why we are encouraging passengers to report such matters so that they can be investigated", Sonjica added.
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