Hijackers in South Africa are now targeting these ten vehicles.

According to a report by Business Tech Data from the South African Police Services (SAPS), 66 cars are hijacked daily, representing an increase of 34% over pre-pandemic levels.

It revealed that around half of all hijackings occur in Gauteng, followed by the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, at about 14% each.

Data from the South African Police Services (SAPS) aligns with Fidelity Services Group’s experience.

This was further noted at the beginning of 2024, and its data indicated that a spike in hijackings would occur in the first half of 2024.

Here is a list of the ten vehicles (listed in alphabetic order)that are at high risk of being hijacked in South Africa in 2024:

• BMW 3 Series;
• Ford Ranger;
• Hyundai i20;
• Nissan NP200;
• Toyota Corolla Cross;
• Toyota Corolla;
• Toyota Etios;
• Toyota Fortuner (GD6 and D4D);
• Toyota Hilux (GD6 and D4D);
• Toyota Prados;

Here are some valuable tips to keep yourself and loved ones safe:

• Avoid driving or parking in an unsecured area; be vigilant if you travel at night.
• Drive with your windows closed and doors locked.
• Keep valuables such as smartphones, computers and jewellery out of sight.
• When a vehicle is following you close to your home or when an unknown car is parked close to your residence, drive past your house and head for a busy place, like 24-hour garages, hospitals, police stations, etc.
• Consider taking a hijack prevention and awareness training programme from an institution like the National Hijack Prevention Academy.

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