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Hijackers have changed their ‘business hours’ in South Africa | SA News

Malcolm Libera
 ·15 Nov 2025

New data shows that the times of the day when most hijackings occur have shifted, with criminals now operating more frequently during the week and earlier in the day.

Hijackings are a significant concern in South Africa, and the latest stats continue to show this type of crime continues to flourish.

The figures from the South African Police Service (SAPS) showed that 4,533 hijackings were reported in the latest three-month reporting period, which reflects a year-on-year decline of 15.1%.

However, this still translates to…

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