Another two spiking incidents in Pretoria

Two more spiking incidents have been reported on Thursday morning.

According to information from ICE Community Network Group, a motorist was driving on the R21 just before the N1 interchange at around 05:45 when he drove over spikes on the road. 

“We are glad he managed to get home safely to his family,” ICE Community Network Group said. 

It is believed the motorist kept on driving and arrived home safely. 

Meanwhile, another family was driving on the R573 near Diamond Hill on Thursday morning. 

“We drove over something and the front tyre is damaged. IT. We drove like this to work. We are safe at work.” 

Criminals continue to target motorists with spikes and rocks on highways in and around Pretoria despite police operations. 

Meanwhile, victims have reported an alarming new modus operandi targeting spiking incidents on roads in and around Pretoria. 

It is believed that armed robbers throw spikes out of their car windows 

Spiking hotspots in and around Pretoria:

• The R21, between OR Tambo International Airport;
• N4 towards Pretoria, Donkerhoek area
• The R562, Olifantsfontein, N3, Leondale and Barry Marais
• N17 between Rondebult and Heidelberg Road

Motorists are advised not to stop when they suspect they have become a spiking victim, especially at night, instead should drive on slowly to the nearest garage or police station.

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Previously, these areas and roads were targeted:

 The N4 to Rustenburg between R80 Mabopane Freeway and Brits Plaza tollgate

• The N4 Mpumalanga to Pretoria between Solomon Mahlangu and Watermeyer off-ramp
• The N4 Pretoria to Mpumalanga between Bronkhorstspruit and Balmoral off-ramp
• Golden Highway
• The N1 Polokwane N4 Mpumalanga interchange in Pretoria

*Please note the article has been amended.

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