Police have noted an alarming increase in the hijacking of delivery trucks in Kwatsaduza. According to Capt Johaness Ramphora, Springs Police Station communications officer, there has recently been five such incidents. “It appears the perpetrators call certain companies and ask for goods to be delivered. We suspect there is a syndicate of people who are using addresses in Kwa-Thema, Tsakani and Duduza.” Ramphora explained the drivers are ambushed as they deliver the goods.

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“We encourage drivers to verify the addresses and the contact person before they go to the address,” he said. Anyone with information that could assist the SAPS in their investigations can call their local police station: Tsakani: 011 363 5348 Kwa-Thema: 011 812 4600 Duduza: 011 730 4700. Follow us on: