Vehicle recovered after Amanzimtoti home invasion

Two vehicles and several household items were stolen during a home invasion on San Raphael Avenue, Amanzimtoti.

August 25, 2025

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The vehicle was found crashed along the corner of Izimbokodo Drive and the M35. Photo: Supplied

TWO cars were stolen along with a firearm and various household belongings in a home invasion on San Raphael Avenue, St Winifreds, in the early hours of this morning (August 25).

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According to Blue Security, its tactical unit received a report of a home invasion at 04:00. The unit proceeded to Umlazi to check hotspots and one of the vehicles, a Mercedes-Benz, was found crashed at the corner of the M35 and Izimbokodo Road in Umlazi Y-section. Along with the vehicle, a cellphone and laptop were recovered in the car.

The complainant arrived on the scene and thereafter went to the Bhekithemba police station to identify her belongings.

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August 25, 2025

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Nikhil Gopichand

With just over three years in community journalism, he is relatively new to the scene. He has a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in English Literature and Psychology. With the South Coast Sun, he focuses on a wide berth of beats, covering human-interest, sports and hard news stories. He has a particular affinity for photography, and a deep love for learning about people and the community.