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The Citizen
27-05-2025
- The Citizen
Law enforcement agencies recover valuable stolen Pretoria vehicles
Vehicles reported stolen in Pretoria and Germiston, along with luxury goods, were recovered in Limpopo by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and police. The vehicles were intercepted while allegedly en route to being smuggled out of the country. Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo successfully recovered the luxury vehicles and Adalya Premium Hookah Tobacco (hubbly) with an estimated total value exceeding R2-million Captain Moses Semono from the SANDF said during a routine foot patrol between Echo Station 1 and Sediba sa Tau (Lion's Well), members of the 10 Anti-Aircraft Regiment intercepted a Ford Ranger V6 Double Cab valued at R849 500 and a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid GR valued at R540 000. 'Upon further investigation with the assistance of Operation 'Vala Umgodi' and Police, it was discovered that the Ford Ranger had been reported stolen in Germiston and the Toyota Corolla Cross in Brooklyn, Pretoria.' Semono said separately, another Toyota Corolla Cross valued at R460 000 was confiscated after being abandoned by suspects in the Limpopo River. 'This vehicle was also found to be stolen from Brooklyn and but is registered to Nestlé South Africa in the North West Province.' Somono said further efforts at the Malala turn-off road, with the support of Kawai Tracker Company, led to the recovery of another Toyota Corolla Cross valued at R561 700. 'The suspects involved fled on foot across the Limpopo River and abandoned the vehicle,' Semono said. He said additionally, at Echo Station 3, members successfully confiscated Adalya Premium Hookah Tobacco (hubbly) assorted flavours valued at R54 500. 'All the recovered vehicles and tobacco have been handed over to the police for further processing.' Commanding officer of Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo, Colonel Dikgabane Herold Tladi, expressed his commendation to law enforcement members for their outstanding work. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
04-05-2025
- The Herald
Fifteen killed, five seriously injured in Eastern Cape crash
A horrific head-on collision involving a minibus taxi and a bakkie claimed the lives of 15 people on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma at midnight on Saturday. Provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was travelling from Qonce to Cape Town when it collided with the Isuzu Double Cab bakkie. 'The driver of the Double Cab and 13 passengers in the Quantum, including the driver, were declared dead at the scene,' Binqose said. Six people were rushed to hospital, where one later succumbed to injuries, bringing the death toll to 15. Five others sustained serious injuries. An inquest docket has been opened. Daily Dispatch
eNCA
04-05-2025
- eNCA
15 killed in Eastern Cape accident
EASTERN CAPE - Fifteen people have been killed in a head-on collision in the Eastern Cape. Five others sustained injuries. The incident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma, formerly Fort Beaufort, at midnight. A fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie struck each other. The driver of the Double Cab died on the scene. Thirteen passengers in the Quantum, including the driver, were declared dead on the scene. Six injured minibus taxi occupants were rushed to the nearest Provincial Hospital for treatment. One of those injured later succumbed to their injuries. An inquest docket has been opened by police for further investigation. 15 people have been killed in a head-on collision in the Eastern Cape. Five others sustained injuries. The incident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma, formerly Fort Beaufort, at midnight. More details on #eNCA #DStv403 #QuestionThinkEngage — eNCA (@eNCA) May 4, 2025
