VIDEO: TOW TRUCK COMPANIES CAUSING ACCIDENTS ON THE ROADS FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT

VIDEO: TOW TRUCK COMPANIES CAUSING ACCIDENTS ON THE ROADS FOR THEIR OWN BENEFIT

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🚨 “Are Tow-Truck Companies Creating Their Own Accidents?” South Africans Speak Out After Oily Roads Cause Chaos

For the past few weeks, South Africans on social media have been buzzing with fear and anger after several motorists shared shocking videos and posts showing mysterious oil patches on busy roads — some appearing just minutes before serious crashes. The disturbing claim spreading online is that certain tow-truck operators may be pouring oil on the streets to trigger accidents and then rush to the scene for profit.

Drivers across provinces have posted warnings, saying they narrowly escaped losing control on slippery stretches of tar that looked freshly coated in oil. Some say they saw tow trucks already parked nearby, waiting. Others recall being approached within seconds of a crash by drivers offering towing services before police or paramedics arrived.

These stories have reignited old suspicions that some towing companies are willing to go to extreme and dangerous lengths to make money. While authorities have not confirmed the latest claims, this dark rumour is not new — similar allegations have circulated for years, especially in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, where competition among tow-truck operators is fierce.

Transport experts say pouring oil on the road is not only immoral but also criminal. If proven, it could lead to charges of attempted murder and sabotage. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and local police are being urged to investigate after online videos began circulating showing cars spinning out of control on slick patches late at night.

Community members are also calling for CCTV footage, dashcam evidence, and tighter regulation of the towing industry, which has often been accused of operating like an underground business. One Facebook user wrote, “It’s no longer about helping victims — it’s about who gets the next broken car. These guys are playing with people’s lives.”

At this point, no official reports have named the two truck companies allegedly behind these acts. However, the viral posts have sparked a national conversation about greed, road safety, and the desperate lengths some may go to in the name of money.

Until the claims are confirmed or denied, South Africans are being urged to stay alert, report suspicious oil patches immediately, and contact emergency services before accepting help from unknown tow trucks.

Whether the stories turn out to be true or not, one thing is clear — the trust between motorists and some towing operators is breaking down fast. And if the allegations prove real, this could be one of the most shocking examples yet of people creating disaster just to profit from the wreckage.