In recent weeks Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) have responded to several stabbings and murders on the R102 between Cornubia/Phoenix and Verulam in Kwazulu Natal.
The perpetrator is targeting stranded motorists and pedestrians and repeatedly stabbing the victim before fleeing. Several motorists were stabbed in their vehicle when they experienced mechanical failure.
It is believe that the suspect prowl the main road or resides in an area that has the road visual. Most of these attacks were reported during dark hours.
RUSA Reaction Officers and the Verulam SAPS Crime Prevention Unit will be conducting random high visibility patrols along the R102 in the interest of public safety.
Motorists and Pedestrians are cautioned to be on high alert.