The relentless efforts by the Anti-Hijacking Team from Ehlanzeni District in Mpumalanga, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, have yielded significant results, with seven suspected hijacked and stolen vehicles, including trucks, recovered within four days.
The recoveries were made between 14 October 2026 and 17 October 2026 through intelligence-driven operations and in collaboration with private security companies, vehicle tracking companies and other law enforcement agencies.
Amongst the vehicles recovered are:
• A white Isuzu reported stolen in Jabulani, Gauteng area, recovered in Dludluma, Nkomazi area with Mpumalanga registration number plates.
• A white Toyota Quantum with Mpumalanga registration plates, reportedly stolen in Schuzendal and fitted with false registration plates, recovered in Nkomazi area.
• A white Toyota Prado allegedly hijacked in Garsfontein, Gauteng, recovered in Mzinti, Nkomazi area.
• A white Toyota VVTI courier bakkie hijacked in Shatale, recovered in Bushbuckridge, thereby rescuing the victim that was locked inside.
• A silver Mercedes-Benz reportedly stolen in Calcutta, recovered abandoned in Kanyamazane.
• A City Logistics H-100 truck with furniture allegedly hijacked (on Friday, 16 October 2026) along the R40 Road at Ga-Toy area in Bushbuckridge. The truck was then recovered at Inyaka Dam though the goods were stolen, but the crew members were found.
• A white Isuzu truck robbed at gunpoint from the driver, found still idling with no suspects around Khumbula area.
• A truck fitted with false registration number plates, recovered between Waterval Boven and Ngodwana on the N4 Road, en route to Nelspruit. A 44-year-old suspect was arrested and the truck was reportedly hijacked at Rabie Ridge, in Gauteng.
One suspect arrested in relation to the hijacked truck is expected to appear at the Nelspruit Magistrate's Court soon, facing several charges, including possession of a suspected stolen / hijacked truck. In the other cases, suspects are still at large and Police are still in pursuit of them whilst investigations are underway.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, commended all members and stakeholders involved for their dedication and collaborative efforts.
"The recovery of seven vehicles in just four days demonstrates the effectiveness of our anti-hijacking strategy and the value of working together with our partners and communities. We will continue to intensify operations to ensure that hijacked or stolen vehicles are recovered and to hold suspects accountable. We can never allow a space for criminals to operate," said the General.