A hijacked Toyota Quantum has been recovered in Thembelihle following a joint operation involving the Moroka Trio Task Team and vehicle tracking company Cartrack. The vehicle was reportedly hijacked in Phiri, Soweto, before being traced to Thembelihle, where it was successfully recovered.
The recovery comes as vehicle-related crime remains a concern across Johannesburg South, particularly as the festive season approaches and motorists prepare for increased travel and shopping activity. According to SAPS crime statistics for April to June 2026, Eldorado Park recorded 47 carjackings, while Lenasia recorded 45 and Ennerdale 27 during the three-month period. Eldorado Park and Lenasia were among the 10 police stations with the highest reported hijacking figures nationally during that quarter.
Although the figures show declines compared with the same period in 2025 in Lenasia and Ennerdale, the number of reported incidents highlights the continued risks facing motorists in the area. Motorists are urged to remain vigilant, keep their vehicle doors locked, avoid displaying valuables and be particularly cautious when approaching intersections and entering residential properties.
Residents are also encouraged to report suspicious activity to the police. The recovery of the Quantum highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement and private tracking companies in combating vehicle-related crime.Further details about the recovery, including whether any arrests were made, are still awaited.
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