South Africa has experienced a massive jump in hijacking activity since pre-Covid – and the situation has only deteriorated even further over the last 12 months. The latest crime figures presented by police minister Bheki Cele on Friday (17 February) paint a bleak...
It has become evident that power cuts added to a significant increase in all robbery categories – for July to September 2022. Based on claims data, insurance companies are suggesting a strong link between power cuts and property crime in wealthier areas. Image: AFP...
Alleged members of a driving licence syndicate held in North West. / Gallo Images The police in North West have arrested four alleged kingpins linked to a crime syndicate involved in the fraudulent sale of driver’s licences. The suspects, who were arrested in...
A PRASA investigation has uncovered a multi-million rand scam involving bogus insurance claims. The scam was uncovered because of the honesty of one of PRASA’s lowest-paid people. Zethembiso Dladla came forward after an additional R67,000 was deposited into her...
These are the top FOUR vehicles that are targeted by criminals in South Africa. Do you drive any of these vehicles? Have you wondered what the top FOUR vehicles targeted in South Africa are? THESE ARE THE TOP FOUR VEHICLES THAT ARE TARGETED IN SA According to a report...
Load shedding, which is currently a daily pain-in-the-butt for South Africans, is more than just a major inconvenience – it’s a crime risk too, and has resulted in an increase in home break-ins and vehicle accidents. Insurer Dialdirect said it has compared the number...
