Crime in Mzansi does not rest even during the national lockdown criminals are hard at work and Lerato Sengadi is one of their latest victims.
On Thursday, Lerato during her morning walk was jumped by an unknown man who escaped in a white corolla.
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This comes just after photographer Neo took to Twitter and warned of thieves targeting joggers during their morning runs after their neighbour his neighbour was mugged. Neo shared the vehicle was a white Toyota Corolla with the following number plate HY 27 DS GP.
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Well, it seems the vehicle is on a roll as Lerato says that this is the same vehicle the guy who almost robbed her got away in.
Lerato detailed how the criminal underestimated her for being boujee but she's from the hood and can switch up in a heartbeat.
"Also he jumped me from the back... kanti he doesn’t know who he crosses paths with! Aus’ #IWillNotCower ..:: I’m the wrong one!" tweeted Lerato.
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Despite a few minor scratches, Lerato said that she was grateful to be safe.
Lerato entered into fight mode when she was attacked by the criminal as to avoid being harmed further by him.
Screenshot: Lerato Sengadi Instagram Stories She also shared that during the walk she was wearing her late husband's sweater and she believes it saved her from harm.
"This sweater belonged to him and it has his face at the back. So when that dude jumped me from the back Motho was looking at him like "Don't do it buddy!"...bcos the sweater was so big he couldn't grab me with enough force to stop me from lunging forward!"
Screenshot: Lerato Sengadi Instagram Stories Joggers and walkers need to be careful on these streets.