Motorists in South Africa with keyless-entry vehicles have several ways to protect their cars from thieves. The South African Insurance Crime Bureau (SAICB) recorded a surge in thefts of newer SUVs in 2022, which included models with keyless entry and ignition features. The rise in thefts of these vehicles has resulted in…

Tracking companies, insurers and other groups are sounding the alarm over a growing trend of criminals targeting and stealing keyless entry and push-start vehicles in South Africa, warning that syndicates are getting more tech-savvy, and motorists need to catch up. Criminals can gain entry to these types of vehicles by…

South Africans have been experiencing the worst year of rolling blackouts so far in 2022, and with load-shedding often comes power surges that can damage electrical equipment. Dialdirect head Anneli Retief previously told MyBroadband that claims relating to load-shedding-induced power surges have doubled since 2018, meaning it might be wise…

Hijacking syndicates are taking South African vehicles across the border into neighbouring countries like Mozambique, Swaziland, Eswatini, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Speaking to ENCA, crime expert Calvin Rafadi said that car smuggling is being assisted by SAPS officials who are in collusion with border patrols. These officials assist the criminals…

As crime and unemployment increase during the period leading up to the festive season, hijackings and opportunistic crimes traditionally increase, notes security specialist Fidelity ADT. This year however there is a new trend emerging, said Fidelity ADT. It has warned of a new modus operandi where motorists are being targeted…

South Africa’s crime statistics for Q1 2022/2023 show another steep increase in hijackings across the country. The data, which was presented by the South African Police Service (SAPS) on Friday (19 August), covers the period between April and June 2022. A total of 5,866 hijackings were reported across the country…

Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has announced several new initiatives to reduce fatalities on the country’s roads, including more alcohol stop searches and roadblocks. Presenting the country’s latest road statistics on Monday (21 February), Mbalula said that the following changes will be introduced in the coming months: Drunk driving operations will…