E-HAILING DRIVER ROBBER SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS BEHIND BARS
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PRETORIA, GAUTENG – The Pretoria Magistrates’ Court has sentenced 39-year-old Kamar Davids of Eersterust to 30 years of direct imprisonment. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the heavy sentence following Davids' conviction on two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm.
A Pattern of Violent Attacks
The court heard details of two separate, violent attacks targeting e-hailing drivers over a span of just two days in November 2023:
14 November 2023: Davids and an accomplice requested a ride in Eersterust. Once the vehicle arrived and was stationary, the pair entered, pointed a firearm at the driver, assaulted him, and fled with his personal belongings.
16 November 2023: The duo used the same method to lure another driver to Eersterust.
They entered the vehicle, violently struck the driver with a firearm, and held a knife to his throat to rob him.
The second robbery was cut short when police officers patrolling the area spotted the struggle and approached the vehicle. While the accomplice escaped, officers successfully chased down and arrested Davids. He remained in custody throughout his trial after the NPA successfully opposed his bail application.
No Remorse and Escalating E-Hailing Crimes
Throughout the trial, Davids maintained a plea of not guilty and denied any involvement.
However, State Prosecutor Marsche Louw presented a airtight case, which included damning, direct testimony from both victims.
In mitigation of sentence, Davids’ legal representative asked the court to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentences, citing his age and the fact that he supports five dependent children. Prosecutor Louw strongly countered this, arguing that Davids:
Showed a complete lack of remorse for his actions.
Violated the victims' constitutional rights to safety and security.
Targeted vulnerable workers in a sector increasingly plagued by violent crime, preventing drivers from earning an honest living safely.
"The victims were fortunate to have escaped with minor injuries, and society looks to the courts to send a clear message that such conduct will not be tolerated," Louw argued.
The Magistrate's Ruling
In handing down the 30-year sentence, the Magistrate fully agreed with the State's arguments. The court emphasized that the victims were merely trying to earn an honest livelihood when they were subjected to physical violence.
The court ruled that Davids and his accomplice went beyond simple threats by physically assaulting their victims, and concluded that no "substantial and compelling circumstances" existed to justify a more lenient sentence.
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