The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has lauded collaboration between police and the private security following a car hijacking incident that took place at Northam on Saturday 14 June 2025.
The activation of the tracker and quick response by the police who were on patrol in the area led to a chase of the suspects after the car was reported hijacked at Northam, in Waterberg District on 14 June 2025 (Saturday ) at about 03:00. They were later cornered in Marikana policing area, Rustenburg Northwest Province.
Further reports indicates that a shootout ensued between the tracking company personnel and the suspects, where one suspect was fatally wounded. The other suspects fled the scene. The motor vehicle and one firearm were confiscated.
The deceased suspect is 29-years old.
A case of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle will be investigated by Marikana police. A case of carjacking will be investigated by Northam Detectives.
Police investigations are ongoing.
