Well-organised syndicates believed to be behind many of SA´s hijackings
(World News South Africa)

Johannesburg - Vehicle hijackings might seem like a random act of crime but some experts believe it is the work of well-organised criminal syndicates. These criminal groups are thought to plan meticulously for each vehicle they hijack and will often not think twice about using extreme violence to get their jobs done with an increasing number of hostages being taken. This week, the National Hijacking Prevention Academy (NHPA) released updated information about hijacking in South Africa. This report revealed that vehicle hijackings were a way for criminals who were part of these often well-established syndicates to make `easy money,` as they do the dirty work on behalf of syndicates who are...