
Hijacking tactics to watch out for South Africa
Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.
SUNDAY, 01 FEBRUARY 2026, 15:03

Hijackers in South Africa are using a variety of tactics to steal cars.

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Police Minister Firoz Cachalia revealed that the government plans to spend over R4 billion on VIP protection services for politicians.

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