A 24 year old Jobseeker was assaulted and hacked with a panga in Everest Heights - KZN today (Thursday).

 

The injured male was located on Wick Street in the Verulam CBD - KZN following the attack. He sought assistance from a passerby who contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 15:19.

 

Reaction Officers were dispatched and on arrival met with the victim. He sustained multiple open wounds to his body and face. The Missionlands - KZN resident informed RUSA Members that he was approaching homes seeking employment when he was confronted by five (5) occupants of a VW Polo (registration unknown) on Gemini Crescent in Everest Heights - KZN.

 

The men alighted from the vehicle and attacked him with a panga. They robbed him of his cellphone and cash before they loaded him in the vehicle drove in the direction of KwaDukuza - KZN.

 

The victim managed to open the door and jump out of the moving vehicle. He thereafter hitch hiked and was dropped off on Wick Street in the Verulam CBD - KZN. His wife arrived and informed Reaction Officers that her partner has a history of being assaulted for no reason. Reaction Officers were unable to confirm the details provided due to the victim changing his version of events multiple times during questioning.

 

He was treated for his injuries before being expedited to hospital by ambulance.