Transport Minister safe after car hijacking incident
The Department of Transport confirms Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga was a victim of a car hijacking incident, and that she is now safe.
In a distressing incident, the Department of Transport has confirmed that Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, was a victim of a harrowing car hijacking.
Criminals employed a sinister strategy, using spikes to deflate the minister’s car tires, which brought the vehicle to a halt on the N3 highway between Vosloorus and Heidelberg.
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This shocking event unfolded during the early hours of a Monday morning as the minister was en route to Pretoria.
MINISTER AND HER SAPS PROTECTION TEAM SAFE
The good news is that both Chikunga and her dedicated SAPS protection team emerged from this ordeal unhurt and safe, preventing what could have been a catastrophe.
“Both the Minister and her dedicated SAPS protection team emerged from this incident unharmed and safe,” said the Department of Transport in a statement.
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The minister remains resolute in her commitment to fulfilling her government responsibilities and is profoundly grateful for the overwhelming support she has received from her government colleagues and the people of South Africa.
SAPS STILL ACTIVELY INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT
At present, the South African Police Service (SAPS) is actively investigating this incident. In light of the ongoing nature of the inquiry, we are regrettably unable to provide additional details.
“The matter is currently being investigated by the South African Police Service (SAPS), and as such, we are unable to provide further details,” read the statement.
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This incident underscores the challenges faced by public officials and serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of ensuring their safety while carrying out their essential duties.