Two drivers dead after ‘road rage’ incident in Gqeberha turns deadly

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A 56-year-old man has died after he was allegedly stabbed during a suspected road rage incident in Lorraine, Gqeberha.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the incident happened on Circular Drive at about 8.27pm on Friday.

SAPS spokesperson Capt Andre Beetge said Walmer police were investigating a murder case after the incident.

“Walmer is investigating a murder case that emanated during a suspected road rage incident. The incident happened in Circular Drive, Lorraine at about 20:27 on 23/10/2026,” Beetge said in a statement.

“It is alleged that the driver, 56, of a white Honda Accord was involved in a suspected road rage incident with the unknown male driver of a blue or silver SUV. The exact make and model is not available and SAPS are requesting information from any person that might have seen the incident or knows the driver of the identified vehicle,” he said.

During the altercation, the SUV driver allegedly fatally stabbed the Honda Accord driver.

Beetge said the SUV driver attempted to drive away but lost control of the vehicle a short distance later and crashed into a wall near the intersection of Circular Drive and Henri Botha Street.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, knows the driver of the SUV or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the SAPS Walmer detectives.

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