A Pretoria court denies bail to three people accused in the murder of a 23-year-old ride-hailing (e-hailing) driver. According to reports, the court finds a strong case against the accused and determines that the actions were committed in “common purpose.” The allegations state that the driver is killed during an attack linked to robbery, with the perpetrators allegedly seeking to steal the driver’s cellphone and vehicle. The Citizen and IOL both report that the bail application is unsuccessful, indicating the court does not consider the accused should be released pending trial. The case centres on events in Pretoria involving the victim, who is described as a ride-hailing driver. While the outlets focus on the bail outcome and the court’s finding regarding a coordinated intention to kill and rob, they do not provide additional details in the excerpts about the trial date, the accused’s identities, or further evidence beyond the court’s assessment of the strength of the prosecution’s case. The matter remains before the courts for further proceedings.