Hijackings in Pretoria are surging, with Mamelodi East, Akasia, and Sunnyside emerging as the city’s most dangerous hotspots.

Hijackers are zeroing in on Pretoria, with Mamelodi East, Akasia, and Olievenhoutbosch ranking among the country’s most dangerous precincts for carjackings.

According to the latest crime statistics released by SAPS for the period January to March 2025, these Tshwane-based stations recorded some of the highest hijacking figures nationwide—Mamelodi East with 65 cases, Akasia with 58, and Olievenhoutbosch with 51.

These numbers place all three precincts in the national top 30 for aggravated robberies, highlighting a worrying trend for motorists in the capital.

While Gauteng recorded a general decline in carjackings, Tshwane remains a key target area, with criminals favouring high-traffic routes, driveways, and intersections to strike.

Here are the hot spots:

• Mamelodi East – 65 cases
• Akasia – 58 cases
• Olievenhoutbosch – 51 cases
• Sunnyside – High risk zone (frequently listed in trio crime stats)
• Pretoria West – Noteworthy activity linked to aggravated robberies
• Mamelodi West – Not in the top 30 but consistently flagged in past stats
• Temba – Previously listed among high-risk stations for violent crimes.
• Eersterust and Garsfontein – Not top-ranked but noted for related robbery and theft activity

Residents are urged to remain vigilant, especially during the early morning and evening hours, when most of these incidents typically occur.

Meanwhile, Paul Visser from the Pretoria ICE Community Network said here are the most targeted vehicles in the country now:

• VW Polo
• Toyota Hilux
• Ford Ranger
• Toyota Corolla Cross
• Toyota Fortuner
• Haval Jolion
• Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
• Haval H6
• Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

These models are often targeted due to their resale value, parts demand, and, increasingly, use in cross-border vehicle smuggling syndicates.

Also read: These nine vehicles are NOW targeted by hijackers

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