Road worker assaulted and grader hijacked in Mpumalanga
Authorities are searching for suspects believed to be part of a criminal syndicate after a worker was tied up and beaten during the hijacking of a government grader.
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance after a violent hijacking of government machinery near Morgenzon, Mpumalanga.
The Mpumalanga Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport confirms that a grader operator was beaten and fastened with ropes while conducting routine road maintenance on Road D500 at KwaZibhebhu on Friday, reports Highvelder News.
The suspects fled with a Volvo grader with registration number GRC 209 MG.
A case has been opened with the South African Police Service, and authorities suspect the involvement of a criminal syndicate.
Initial reports indicate the suspects may be moving the grader towards the Eswatini border, possibly using gravel roads to avoid detection. The last tracker signal placed the machine near Ermelo.
Community members, particularly farmers and those with surveillance systems, are urged to remain alert and report any suspicious activity.
Anyone with information can contact Reuben Masindi on 078 884 9972 or report it to their nearest police station.
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