The ex-Sars executive has described how he feared death when he was battered with a brick, had a knife held to his throat and was dragged for roughly 200m into long grass.

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Former Sars executive and whistleblower Johann Van Loggerenberg has opened a case of armed robbery and assault with intent to cause great bodily injury at the Lyttelton police station after being ambushed while cycling in Gauteng.

On Saturday at about 11 am, Van Loggerenberg says he was attacked by unknown assailants along a stretch of road near the Rietvlei Nature Reserve in Pretoria. It is a secure area, primarily agriculture and environmental reserve, and no such attack was anticipated.

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He sustained injuries to his rib cage, hip, jaw, head, and back. His helmet was shattered during the attack, and he claims he was close to passing out.

Police have confirmed that they are investigating the matter. His attackers remain at large.

Van Loggerenberg posted about his ordeal in a Facebook post at the weekend.

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