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The South African
22-05-2025
- The South African
Man caught driving stolen vehicle to Zimbabwe spends more nights in jail
A 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested in Limpopo while allegedly driving a stolen vehicle (Toyota Corolla Cross) toward the Beitbridge border post. Police say the suspect, identified as Mikael Mlambo, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court this week. The case has been postponed to next week This development raises renewed concerns about cross-border vehicle smuggling into Zimbabwe. Mlambo's case was postponed to next Monday to allow authorities time to profile the accused, as reported by IOL . According to Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the stolen vehicle had been reported earlier this month in Pretoria Central. It was spotted speeding along the N1 South highway, apparently en route to Zimbabwe. When officers tried to stop the vehicle, the driver fled, Mashaba said. A high-speed chase followed and ended in Nirvana, Polokwane, where the vehicle was eventually intercepted. Police found a damaged tracking device and no proof of ownership. The South African reported that SAPS recovered two stolen vehicles valued at approximately R1.4 million. In separate incidents, the operations aimed at curbing cross-border vehicle smuggling into Zimbabwe. A joint operation led by the SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security resulted in the interception of a stolen vehicle. According to the South African Police Service, officers stopped a Toyota Hilux GD6 double cab on the R101 near the Polokwane weighbridge. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Star
20-05-2025
- The Star
Limpopo police dismantle vehicle smuggling ring, recover R1. 4 million in stolen cars
Limpopo police have dismantled a vehicle smuggling ring, arresting three suspects and recovering two vehicles valued at about R1.4 million. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said that a joint operation between the SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security successfully intercepted a Toyota Hilux GD6 double cab on the R101 near the Polokwane weighbridge. Mashaba explained that during the interception, three suspects fled the scene — one managed to evade police, while two were apprehended. 'During the stop, one male suspect fled into nearby bushes, while two female suspects attempted to escape but were apprehended after a foot chase. The female suspects, aged 19 and 20, were arrested and are facing charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.' He further stated that initial investigations confirmed the vehicle was stolen on May 16 in the Garsfontein policing area of Pretoria, Gauteng province. The Star also reported that on Monday, police intercepted a Toyota Corolla Cross at Mokopane CBD on the R101, reported stolen on May 16 in the Wierdabrug policing area. The driver, a 34-year-old undocumented foreign national, was arrested following a high-speed chase. Mashaba stated that both vehicles, valued at approximately R1.4 million, were destined to be smuggled across the Beitbridge Port of Entry into Zimbabwe on Sunday, 18 May 2025. The Toyota Hilux suspects and the Corolla Cross driver are due in Polokwane and Mokopane magistrates' courts, respectively, on May 20. 'Both suspects arrested with the Toyota Hilux will appear before the Polokwane Magistrate Court on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, while the suspect arrested with the Toyota Corolla Cross will appear before the Mokopane Magistrate Court on the same day.' Meanwhile, Limpopo Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe praised the teams for their relentless efforts in recovering the stolen vehicles. The Star [email protected]
IOL News
20-05-2025
- IOL News
Limpopo police dismantle vehicle smuggling ring, recover R1. 4 million in stolen cars
Limpopo authorities have made significant strides in combating vehicle smuggling, showcasing effective collaboration between law enforcement agencies to prevent the illicit trafficking of stolen vehicles. Limpopo police have dismantled a vehicle smuggling ring, arresting three suspects and recovering two vehicles valued at about R1.4 million. Police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said that a joint operation between the SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security successfully intercepted a Toyota Hilux GD6 double cab on the R101 near the Polokwane weighbridge. Mashaba explained that during the interception, three suspects fled the scene — one managed to evade police, while two were apprehended.
The South African
20-05-2025
- The South African
Stolen vehicles worth R1.4 million recovered in Limpopo
Police in Limpopo have recovered two stolen vehicles valued at approximately R1.4 million in separate operations aimed at curbing cross-border vehicle smuggling into Zimbabwe. The coordinated efforts involved the SAPS Anti-Smuggling Team, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Reflex Anti-Hijacking Security. According to South African Police Services, officers intercepted a Toyota Hilux GD6 double cab on the R101 near the Polokwane weighbridge. One male suspect fled into nearby bushes, and police apprehended two female suspects, aged 19 and 20, after a foot chase. Police arrested both suspects and charged them with possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle. Investigators confirmed that someone had reported the vehicle stolen on Friday, 16 May 2025, in the Garsfontein policing area in Pretoria. In a separate intelligence-led operation, officers intercepted a Toyota Corolla Cross in Mokopane's CBD. The vehicle was also en route to the Beitbridge Port of Entry. SAPS confirmed that someone had reported the vehicle stolen in the Wierdabrug policing area on Friday 16 May. Police arrested the driver, a 34-year-old undocumented foreign national, on the scene. The Polokwane Magistrate's Court will hear the case against the two female suspects on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. The male suspect arrested in Mokopane will appear before the Mokopane Magistrate's Court on the same day. The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe praised the operational teams for their swift and coordinated action. Which led to the successful recovery of the stolen vehicles. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
