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Hijackers are now responsible for 56% of all vehicle-related crimes in South Africa, surpassing thefts, which make up 44%. This is according to the latest Tracker Vehicle Crime Index�for July to December 2024.

The data, gathered from more than 1.1 million of the security company’s subscriptions, highlights a growing trend in hijackings, particularly targeting business-owned vehicles.

Business-owned vehicles are twice as likely to be hijacked as stolen nationwide, with Gauteng accounting for more than half of these incidents.

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SA HIJACKERS ARE TARGETING BUSINESS-OWNED VEHICLES

The risk intensifies in the Western Cape, where business vehicles are four times more likely to be hijacked than stolen, and in the Eastern Cape, where the likelihood soars to eight times.

According to Tracker, the high value of cargo and the convenience of intercepting delivery vehicles while in transit make them prime targets.

Criminals not only seize the vehicle but also gain access to the goods being transported and drivers’ personal belongings.