Teacher forced to jump from moving e-hailing car

A RECENT routine ride turned into a terrifying ordeal for a young woman in Stellenbosch, who jumped out of a moving e-hailing vehicle after sensing she was in danger.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER [e-mail]

The incident unfolded after Denusha Nicholas became alarmed by the driver's alleged behaviour and she made a split-second decision to escape, suffering injuries in the process.

The 26-year-old teacher from Vlottenburg Primary had booked a ride to take her home in Stellendale, Kuils River.

“The driver phoned to inform me that he had to pick up his child and he would then fetch me. He drove past me, but there was no one in the car. The man then came back after 10 minutes. He wanted to take the Eersterivier exit, but it was in the opposite direction to my home.”

She said the car was dirty and had a foul smell, and this prompted her to contact her family.