High-value vehicles and 4X4s are being stolen left, right, and centre in this country.
Every Saffa has it drilled into our heads that we need to remain aware of our surroundings while travelling at all times, but it helps to know when to really switch on and stay on the defence.
Security firm Fidelity Secure Drive recently released data on which car brands and makes hijackers target, when they prefer to strike, and the methods they use.
Hijacking in South Africa is getting worse, according to South Africa’s crime statistics for Q3 2021/2022.
Hijacking in South Africa has surpassed the number of vehicle theft, according to vehicle tracking company Tracker.
Tracker’s Vehicle Crime Index shows a decrease in hijackings across South Africa, but that doesn’t mean that we can let our guards down, especially in certain areas.
The SAPS crime stats for 2019 reveal the 30 areas with the worst hijacking statistics. Thankfully, Cape Town doesn’t feature.