South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking

Published: 8/20/2025
South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking
Prominent South African MP Ian Cameron displayed bravery when he opened fire in self-defence during an attempted hijacking in Cape Town. Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the incident. Cameron, who chairs the police committee and is a member of the Democratic Alliance, and his colleagues were attacked while returning from a work trip, highlighting the ongoing issue of crime in South Africa, which has one of the world's highest murder rates.