This is how you reduce chances of being hijacked

•  Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Never sit in your parked vehicle without being aware of your surroundings.
•  Check your driveway and street before you leave or enter your property.
•  Make sure your driveway is well lit and clear.
•  Be aware of suspicious-looking people in the street. Do not enter your driveway if there are suspicious people around. Rather pass and return later.
•  Phone the SAPS immediately when any suspicious person or vehicle is spotted in the area. Always try to give a description of the clothing of suspicious people, the vehicle registration number and make.
•  Ensure you know who your neighbours are.
•  When returning home after dark, make sure that an outside light is on, have someone meet you at the gate or have your security company escort you.
•  Make sure you know where you are headed to prevent getting lost in unfamiliar territory.
•  When stopping behind another vehicle, leave half a vehicle length between your car and the one in front of you, to make an emergency escape possible.
•  Never pick up strangers or hitchhikers.
•  Do not follow routine routes when driving. Change you route on a regular basis if possible.

If your vehicle is hijacked or stolen, report it to the SAPS immediately.

Provide the SAPS with the following details of the vehicle: model, colour, registration number and the tracking company’s details.