CIT heist causes havoc on N2

Tuesday's CIT heist outside Empangeni brought N2 traffic to a standstill for hours

June 12, 2025

Mbuso Kunene 1 minute read

Traffic was at a standstill as both carriageways of the N2 were closed between the Unizulu off-ramp and Mtunzini toll Photo: Mounties EMS

THE N2 outside Empangeni descended into chaos on Tuesday evening after a cash-in-transit (CIT) heist occurred at around 4pm.

The damaged CIT vehicle came to a halt on the centre median of the N2 between the Unizulu off-ramp and Mtunzini toll Photo: Mounties EMS

The freeway had to be closed in both directions between the University of Zululand off-ramp and Mtunzini Toll Plaza for emergency personnel to attend to any injuries and for the police to scour the scene for evidence.

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Motorists returning home during the late afternoon rush hour were forced to find alternate routes, with reports of vehicles turning around in an effort to not get caught up in the mayhem.
The southbound carriageway of the N2 was eventually reopened just before 7.30pm, with a full reopening of the freeway at around 9.30pm.

Authorities spent hours combing the scene Photo: Mounties EMS

According to Mounties EMS who were on scene, one person sustained moderate injuries.
The provincial police were contacted for more information, but none was forthcoming.

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