Cape Town runner killed in hit-and-run
A WELL-KNOWN Cape Town runner Nezaam Isaacs, 42, was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Claremont early yesterday morning.
Isaacs, who was part of the Itheko running club, was doing his morning run when he was knocked down.
Sniper Security Services director Ridwaan Mathews confirmed Isaacs was knocked over just after 4am.
“Our team was patrolling the area about 4.30am when they came across the runner who was knocked down. By that time there were already about two bystanders on the scene and our team spoke to the eyewitnesses,” Mathews said.
Eyewitnesses divulged the number plate of a silver Volkswagen GTi vehicle.
Within minutes, the team of security services sent out the information via social media, Mathews said.
“We got confirmation within minutes of who the runner was and in which running club he competes. We understand Isaacs was an avid runner with a huge amount of experience,” Mathews said.
He said the information was shared with police and they are currently searching for the driver of the vehicle with number plate registration CA 607708.
Cape Town Traffic spokesperson Richard Coleman said Belvedere Road was closed and traffic diverted after the fatal incident.
Isaacs was buried according to Muslim rites yesterday afternoon.
Itheko athletic development commissioner Farouk Meyer said it was a “huge loss” to the club.
“Isaacs was one of our founder members when the club was established 10 years ago. He was a real role model and inspiration to runners.
“Our hearts go out to the family during this sad time,” Meyer said.
Police spokesperson Andre Traut said: “(We) can confirm the death of a man is being investigated after he was hit by a vehicle while jogging in Belvedere Road, Claremont.”
The driver is yet to be arrested.
Traut says a culpable homicide case was registered and any person with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Michael Benn on
082 469 2525.