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Anele’s horror Uber trip: Driver threatens rape [video]
Anele Mdoda has shared footage of her horror Uber trip over the weekend, in which a driver threatened her with rape.
The harrowing ordeal was shared on her X account.
ANELE MDODA: ‘I WAS IN DANGER’
On Sunday evening, Anele Mdoda posted a clip of her Uber ride from hell. The 947 presenter reportedly requested the e-hailing trip from the airport to her hotel in Cape Town.
She tweeted: “My @uber driver tonight was upset that I had picked the don’t talk to me option. He then said, ‘In my country, we would rape you to teach you a lesson,’ and I had to fake being on Instagram Live to get home safe.
She continued: “Then when he got to my hotel, he started shouting at me, and I really recorded and this is what ensued…
Anele said a couple came to her aid, who observed that she was “under duress.”
In the clip, Anele tells the Uber driver: “You threatened me the whole way back here. I am recording you on purpose”.
The driver appeared hostile, demanding she exit his white Mercedes-Benz.
My @uber driver tonight was upset that I had picked the don’t talk to me option. He then said
“ in my country we would rape you to teach you a lesson” and I had to fake being on instagram live to get home safe
Then when he got to my hotel he started shouting at me and I… pic.twitter.com/yBlOF5z0cr
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) February 23, 2025
So after he threatened me with rape to keep in line I started recording so that if anything happens to me it’s on record. I faked being on instagram live.
This was in Cape Town. @Uber_Support @Uber_RSA
Watch till the end pic.twitter.com/78XhUQx1uO
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) February 23, 2025
PRESSING CRIMINAL CHARGES
In another tweet, Anele revealed that she would be pressing criminal charges against the Uber driver.
Thank you for all the comments on this uber saga including the ones that say I am the one in the wrong. I am going to press charges today. Twitter won’t make sure that man does not threaten another woman again. The law will. Have a great day further, because I will.
— Anele Mdoda (@Anele) February 24, 2025
According to the e-hailing app, there are several features implemented to ensure rider safety. This includes:
- Sharing your ride information with up to 5 contacts
- An emergency button to call for police assistance
- A “Ride Check” notification
The South African has reached out to Uber for comment. This article will updated once received.
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