Taxi driver hits Soweto marathon runner and tries to flee scene

Taxi driver arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run during Soweto Marathon

39-year-old taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly striking a female runner during the Soweto Marathon, leaving her with serious injuries.

Taxi driver arrested for reckless driving after seriously injuring runner at Soweto marathon

A taxi driver has been arrested for reckless and negligent driving after he hit a runner at the Soweto Marathon on Sunday morning, organisers have confirmed.

Taxi driver hits Soweto marathon runner and tries to flee scene

A 39-year-old taxi driver was arrested on Saturday after knocking down a female runner during the annual Soweto Marathon and then attempting to flee the scene.

Soweto Marathon runner in critical condition after being hit by taxi

A woman participating in the Soweto Marathon on Saturday was hospitalised after being hit by a vehicle during the annual race.

Soweto Marathon shock: Runner in critical condition after being struck by suspected drunk driver

A Soweto Marathon runner is in critical condition after reportedly being hit by a suspected drunk driver. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Drunk Driver Of Minibus Taxi Arrested After He Struck Soweto Marathon Runner

Johannesburg – The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) arrested a drunk minibus taxi driver after he struck a 37-year-old female runner in the 2025 African Bank Soweto Marathon. JMPD Spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said the woman was taken to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for urgent medical attention. The marathon took place on Saturday, 29 November 2025, from 05h30 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Narec in Soweto, …