Traffic has been disrupted on the Dundee/Nquthu road this afternoon after a van transporting cash was hijacked and bombed near the Hlati Dam turn-off.

Details surrounding the attack remain unclear, with authorities still investigating the situation. It has not yet been confirmed if there were any injuries sustained during the incident or how many individuals were involved in the hijacking.

Monday afternoons are typically notorious for cash-in-transit heists, with thieves targeting weekend takings from stores where the money has been collected.

This is a breaking story, and updates will be provided when received.

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