Suspects abandon bail as police continue search for fourth accused.

Three South Africans have been charged with murder following the killing of an e hailing taxi driver, whose death was captured on dashcam footage that has shocked many viewers.

A video widely shared on social media shows a man and a woman struggling with the driver, Isaac Satlat, in what appears to be a robbery. Satlat is seen attempting to defend himself before one of the passengers allegedly strangles him until he becomes unresponsive.

The three suspects were arrested over the weekend and appeared in court in Pretoria on Monday. They have since abandoned their bail applications and were not asked to enter a plea.

Police said a fourth suspect linked to the crime remains at large.

Dikeledi Mphala, 24, Goitsione Machidi, 25, and McClaren Mushwana, 30, have also been charged with robbery.

Satlat, 22, was a Nigerian national. His family said the attack was not related to his nationality, despite South Africa’s history of xenophobic violence.

Prosecutors said the accused ordered a ride on the e hailing platform Bolt last Wednesday using a phone number not registered in any of their names.

Authorities allege that when the vehicle arrived, Mphala and the fourth suspect entered the car, while Machidi and Mushwana followed in a separate vehicle.

According to the prosecution, the suspects forced the driver to stop, strangled him and stole his mobile phone and vehicle. The car was later recovered.

The incident comes amid growing reports of attacks on e hailing drivers in South Africa, where drivers have called for increased protection as the country continues to face high crime levels and one of the highest murder rates globally.

CBI News reports that the case has been postponed until next Monday.