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The Citizen
15-06-2025
- The Citizen
Three suspects nabbed with stolen car
Three male suspects, aged between 20 and 23, have been arrested in connection with the possession of a suspected stolen vehicle following a coordinated police operation near Middelburg. The arrests took place at around 08:00 on Thursday when members of the Middelburg Flying Squad, Cyber Tracker, and the Provincial Tracking Team intercepted a white Ford Figo on the R575 (Vandyksdrif road) road. The vehicle, fitted with Mpumalanga registration plates, was stopped and checked against police records. It was swiftly confirmed that the car had been reported stolen at the Middelburg police station. The suspects were arrested and charged with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. They are expected to appear in the Middelburg Magistrate's Court on Monday, 17 June. Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, commended the swift response and effective collaboration between the police units involved. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
14-06-2025
- The Citizen
20 vehicles recovered at Kosi Bay border; latest incident linked to insurance fraud
The recovered vehicles were stolen in and around Durban Central, Durban North, Westville, Chatsworth, Pinetown and Umhlali. Police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have arrested five smugglers and recovered 20 vehicles of different makes in the past few weeks. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, the recovered vehicles include 11 bakkies, seven SUVs, a minibus and a sedan. The recovered vehicles were stolen in and around Durban Central, Durban North, Westville, Chatsworth, Pinetown and Umhlali. ALSO READ: Foreign national nabbed after trying to smuggle R2m BMW into Zimbabwe In the latest takedown, the team followed up on information they received about a vehicle destined to cross the Kosi Bay border. It was successfully intercepted on Monday and a suspect found in possession of various fraudulent documents to cross the border was arrested. A preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect may be linked to vehicle insurance fraud. Investigations are ongoing. 'A national intervention was established involving Saps members from various disciplines that include crime intelligence, proactive and reactive policing units, and detectives to prevent and combat cross-border crimes along the northern border of KZN,' Van Wyk said. ALSO READ: SA border crisis: Police commissioner had to 'beg' for return of 70 stolen cars in another country 'The task team deployed in Emanguzi continues to deal decisively with those involved in cross-border crimes in the north of KwaZulu-Natal.' These identified cross-border crimes include theft of motor vehicles, house robberies, business robberies, hijacking of vehicles, murder and attempted murder. Vehicle theft In another incident, three men were arrested for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Mpumalanga on Thursday. The suspects, aged 20 to 23, were intercepted on the R575 road between Middelburg and Witbank while driving a white Ford Figo fitted with Mpumalanga registration plates. ALSO READ: Going nowhere slowly: Notorious hijacker, cross-border vehicle smuggler sentenced Upon verification, it was confirmed that the vehicle valued at R60 000 had been reported stolen to Middelburg SAPS. The suspects were immediately taken into police custody and charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle. They are expected to appear in the Middelburg Magistrate's Court on 17 June 2025. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing. On Wednesday, police in Mpumalanga recovered a hijacked truck and arrested a 36-year-old suspect at the Machado toll plaza on the N4 road. The vehicle had been significantly altered, fitted with Mozambique registration number plates and both the VIN and engine numbers had been tampered with. However, using verification and tracking systems, the truck was positively identified as the one reported to have been hijacked. The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with possession of a hijacked vehicle. READ NEXT: Lesufi links vehicles to crime as Gauteng launches new number plate system
TimesLIVE
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
What's hot, what's not: Used car market trends in the Western Cape
There are several new entrants to the top 10 list, with the most notable addition being the Toyota Corolla Cross. Not featuring in 2021 (the locally built crossover was only introduced that year), it has reached sixth place in a short period, with 1,032 used examples sold in the Western Cape in 2024. This reflects its attractive package, with consumers drawn by the reasonable pricing, available hybrid drivetrains, practicality and appeal of the Toyota badge. Another similarly-sized crossover, the Volkswagen T-Cross, has also appeared on the list, in ninth position with 997 units sold. It has effectively replaced the Golf on the list, which has fallen out of favour with used car buyers in the Western Cape. The Golf, like the Ford Figo and EcoSport that were on the top 10 list in 2021, has since been discontinued (apart from GTI and R models),though the German brand has reintroduced regular models to the local line-up. As in Gauteng, the Nissan NP200, despite its discontinuation, has emerged as a popular choice on the used car market, reflecting a strong appetite for affordable, compact workhorses in a segment with fewer new options.
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Car-shopping on a budget? Try used Suzuki Swift or Hyundai Atos
Plenty of good buys on pre-owned showroom floors for under R140 000. The Suzuki Swift is one of the most popular hatchbacks in South Africa. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe While the most affordable new passenger car in South Africa starts at R176 999, there are plenty of practical used alternatives — like the ever-popular Suzuki Swift — available for under R140 000, according to AutoTrader data. The Suzuki Swift and other hatchbacks like the Hyundai Atos and Ford Figo are affordable to fuel, insure and maintain. 'In the face of South Africa's current economic challenges, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to make their money go further without compromising on quality,' says AutoTrader CEO George Mienie. 'Even in a constrained financial environment, several well-priced and reliable options are within reach, ensuring that budget-conscious buyers can make a smart, long-term investment without sacrificing performance or safety.' Suzuki Swift The affable Suzuki Swift is one of the best-selling budget cars in Mzansi. It averages R138 945 in the used car market with average mileage being a very respectable 30 455km. Typical registration age is four years. While the latest generation Swift is powered by a three-cylinder 1.2-litre petrol engine, most of the pre-owned listed models feature the four-pot 1.2-litre petrol mill. With a claimed fuel consumption of just 4.9 litres per 100km, the Suzuki Swift is one of the most frugal cars around. Hyundai Atos While the little hatch is not offered by the Korean carmaker anymore, it's very popular on pre-owned showroom floors. From January to March, the average price for a pre-owned Atos was R138 255. It featured an average mileage of 34 088km with an average age of four years. The final iteration of the Hyundai was powered by a 1.1-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. It sends 50kW and 99Nm of torque to the front wheel via a five-speed manual gearbox. Hyundai claims it will only sip 5.9 litres per 100km. ALSO READ: New Suzuki Swift prime example of why brand's stock keep rising Ford Figo The Fiesta-based hatchback is a firm favourite among local buyers despite being discontinued. It has an average price of R132 955, average age of five years with average mileage of 34 937km. Depending on its age, there are also various powertrains to choose from. Besides a three-pot 1.5-litre petrol mill, it was also offered with a 1.5-litre diesel mill before 2018, The latter produces excellent fuel economy of 4.1L/100km. ALSO READ: Hilux dethroned as Suzuki Swift tops new vehicle sales in January
