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Approximately 152 cases have been reported in the province thus far this year, and apparently this translates to 1,3 % of all carjackings in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The findings are also based on information of reports compiled by the SAPS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The report revealed that the province has seen a significant 19% year-on-year increase in hijacking incidents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though hijacking hotspots are not listed, though its generally known that syndicates target big towns and cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as vehicle crime in general is concerned, Bloemfontein has been flagged as a hotspot, followed by Sasolburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to reports, the network of vehicle hijacking syndicates operates mainly in three provinces: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fidelity ADT private security company has reported a rise in hijackings within its operational areas in 2024, compared to both the same period in 2023 and the latter half of 2022. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of incidents are concentrated in Gauteng, with the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal each accounting for around 14% of incidents countrywide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More specifically, syndicates reportedly tend to target business vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to vehicle crime report, in the Eastern Cape, 10% of hijackings contribute to the nation\u2019s total figures, particularly concerning business-owned vehicles. These vehicles have to contend with high risk due to the valuable goods often being transported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, syndicates seem to target key routes, like the N2 corridor toward Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-several-factors-drive-increase\">Several factors drive increase<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Top Auto and Business Tech reports that the increase in hijackings is attributed to several factors: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic conditions: Financial pressures and inflation drive criminals to take risks to make quick money.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy getaway options: Accessible areas make it easier for the criminal to escape capture without much effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Models high in resale value: Popular vehicles that meet the financial and practical needs of the criminal in question become valuable targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organised crime channels and tactics: The more organised the group, the savvier they become, allowing them to exchange and create new ways of luring victims into one of their traps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-most-hijacked-vehicles-identified\">Most hijacked vehicles identified<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The most commonly hijacked vehicles in South Africa are listed as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. 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