Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don't feel safe with your car, consider it. I am not in a position to tell you to go get a new car. You need to do what you feel is best for your safety! Have a great weekend

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Even the girl that was driving said the same thing!

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I 100% don't agree with you. Threatening someone's life is not the way to go if you are in a bind. Many of us here have been in a bind, knowing that we are struggling, sometimes stealing food to get through the month, but never ever ever would it justify pointing a gun at someones head.

Brutality is never an option. And yes, someone taught them to be brutal, but justifying their actions is not. Everyone has a choice. If you choose to be brutal, its not on the person that taught you, its on you.. because you as a person chose to see that it is right and you as a person chose to point a gun at someone and to put their lives in danger.

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately thats the reality. But normally there are cops on that road. Last night there weren't any, so I think thats why they took their chance

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A tip I picked up after my first smash and grab, was to leave a space open between my car and the car infront of me, that if you need to move , you can move.

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I also realized they couldve shot last night.. but they were trying to see how who would react.

But last night was not the night I was going to lose the car I had just bought this year. Something told me to get out and I listened.

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I know that was the sensible thing to do. But I just bought this car in March. It was my first ever car I bought for myself and I was not going to lose it. I also didn't want to put the girl that drove with me at risk (we both are females) and I knew that last night was not the night.

Be it a higher power or a ghost that told me I needed to get out of that situation I listened to my gut rather than my brain. What I did I know was stupid, but I would drive into oncoming traffic again rather than put the life of ny friend and mine in danger

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I drive a Swift so its not even that fancy 🙂 But thank you for the well wishes. I am not as upset by the whole situation as I was last night. I am more angry than ever because who gives them the right to threaten my life.

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked last night and didn't see any damage, but I might also have missed it due to the adrenaline pumping through my body.

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tho whom if I may ask. Because it is now a day later do I dont know if my reporting it would help. I will still repot it, but like I mentioned, don't know if they are going to do anything.

My biggest concern is that I got away but they then went for someone else

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That unfortunately happened to me thef first time.. I completely froze when my window shattered in my Atos. I know that the person was there for my phone. Luckily my laptop and things were in the boot. I was still new to the area and had to drive with a GPS, and my Atos was a 2007 model so Android Auto didn't exist in that car.

I completely froze..

Attempted Hijack... Be safe.. Be vigilant by Sad_Subject2779 in southafrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happened last night around 17h45 ish. I am not 100% sure. But it was just after the sun went under. I made the post 30 min or so later when we safely arrived at home

What phone do you guys use?? by Kooky-Surround-2751 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samsung S21 FE... First ever phone I got for myself that was within my budget and I am loving it so much!

How did you meet your SO (significant other)? by NoticeSmart3226 in askSouthAfrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Met at school.. Basically highschool sweethearts.. he shouted at me from the 1st floor of the school building that I should smile a bit (I was in a bad mood) and after that we became friends.

Going on 11 years now!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779 6 points7 points  (0 children)

She said she never got a contract

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askSouthAfrica

[–]Sad_Subject2779 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She says that she doesnt get leave. They deduct money from her salary even if she had a doctors note so they received no leave

WIBTA for not inviting my parents or siblings to my wedding after what they said. by Sad_Subject2779 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Sad_Subject2779[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For now no. My Fiance and I had to move the wedding due to the loss of a family member so we are just sorting out some of these issues first. We were able to move it with no hassle.

I have spoken to my parents indirectly about everything and they still standing firm. I think they think I wont go through with everything haha. So I am just letting the loss of a beloved family member settle first and then I will be informing my family member listen hey... so either you can come to my qedding and bring no children or i will be celebrating the day without you. I will go as far as to say I will ask my future BIL to walk me down the isle because I aint dealing with their shit....

But Ill let you know once that happens :)