Cash-in-transit robberies surge: Nearly 120 incidents reported in South Africa
An attempted cash-in-transit robbery on the N2 underscores the ongoing threat of CIT incidents, with nearly 120 recorded this year alone.
Nearly 120 instances of cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies have been reported in South Africa since January, according to data from the Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa (Citasa). Gauteng, the most targeted province, experienced its peak in July, while KwaZulu-Natal had peaks in March and June. In 32% of the incidents, cash was not taken, yet the robberies resulted in significant losses, including the theft of firearms, ammunition, vehicles, and equipment.
CIT robberies predominantly occur on Mondays, particularly in the mornings, lunchtime, and late afternoons. Armed with illegal explosives, the perpetrators target armoured vehicles on highways, alternative routes, and residential areas with safe escape routes. On Wednesday, an attempted CIT robbery occurred in Durban on the N2, where security guards were robbed of their firearms but the cash remained untouched. KwaZulu-Natal police are currently searching for at least 15 suspects following this incident.
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