There has been a notable increase in the number of reported cases of criminals placing spikes or objects on public roads with the intention of robbing them, especially in and around Pretoria. Speaking to eNCA, Crime Watch’s Yusuf Abramjee noted that the reports of...
Hijackers in South Africa commonly target Fords, Nissans, Toyotas, and VWs, which are in high demand on the black market across the continent. This is according to Fidelity Services Group CEO Wahl Bartmann, who told BusinessTech earlier this year that vehicle...
Insurance crime, if it continues unabated, could impact the affordability of insurance for everyday South Africans and change the way underwriters view and assess risk. Dr Jerry Chetty, Head of Business Integrity at Santam, says over the years, insurance crime has...
With the festive season fast approaching, this is historically the busiest time of the year for both syndicates and opportunistic criminals. As hijackers continue to adopt new deceptive tactics, consumers need to raise self-awareness and become more vigilant during...
Vehicle hijacking and theft claims in South Africa have surged, with a 92% increase in theft claims and a 32% increase in hijacking claims, primarily targeting high-value vehicles and delivery trucks. Insurers like Santam are grappling with a 128% rise in high-value...
The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) wants the government to provide an explicit guarantee that it will be its reinsurer of last resort while the state-owned insurer builds up its reserves. On Tuesday, Sasria’s chief executive, Mpumi Tyikwe,...
