New Hijacking Technique Warning Issued by the SAPS

When on the roads anywhere in South Africa, the threat of hijacking never really goes away. Whether at a red robot or in your own driveway, criminals will find the opportunity — here is how to stay ahead.

The South African Police Service has issued warnings about an emerging hijacking technique where criminals stage minor road incidents — a bump or a flat tyre — to lure drivers out of their vehicles. If you are involved in a minor collision in an unfamiliar or isolated area, stay in your locked vehicle, hazard lights on, and call for help rather than stepping out. The same vigilance applies at home: criminals have been observed following residents to their driveways and striking the moment the gate opens. Using a system like Gatekeeper, which opens your gate remotely before you arrive, reduces the stationary time at your entrance to near zero — denying criminals the window they need to act.