Mediamec South African actress and television presenter Nomsa Buthelezi-Shezi has shared a deeply personal and frightening experience after a close friend became the victim of a hijacking scam in Kempton Park.
The incident unfolded when a woman contacted Buthelezi-Shezi asking for help finding someone to provide wedding décor. Believing it to be a legitimate job opportunity, the actress recommended her friend unaware that the request was part of a criminal setup. When her friend went to meet the supposed client, the situation quickly turned violent, and she reported that she was being hijacked.
A distressed Buthelezi-Shezi took to social media in a live video, visibly shaken as she explained how she received a call from her friend while the perpetrators were present. During the call, the friend could be heard pleading and instructed to cooperate with the attackers. In her appeal, the actress expressed her fear for her friend’s safety and urged her followers to help share information that might assist in locating her.
Buthelezi-Shezi also shared her frustration with law enforcement, describing her initial interactions with police officers as unhelpful. She urged authorities to track the phone number used by the perpetrators in hopes of finding leads, adding that discrepancies in names and information raised further suspicion about the true identities of those involved.
The emotional livestream quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread concern from the public. Shortly afterward, Buthelezi-Shezi posted an update confirming that her friend had been located. She revealed that family members had asked her to remove the initial video, but she expressed gratitude for the support and assistance the post had generated, which she believes contributed to finding her friend.
The terrifying episode has drawn attention to a rise in scam-related hijackings and criminal tactics that target unsuspecting victims under the guise of everyday business requests. Buthelezi-Shezi’s experience underscores the dangers that ordinary people can face when criminals exploit trust and social networks to lure victims into harm’s way.
The actress’s heartfelt appeal and the positive outcome her friend being found has sparked discussions about scam awareness, community vigilance, and the importance of responding swiftly and effectively when loved ones are in danger.
