Courier companies warned about increase in hijackings

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety urges operators to remain alert, especially when delivering in unfamiliar areas or locations identified as high-risk.

Hijacking response training The department warned that courier companies should strengthen their security measures by installing functional tracking devices, maintaining regular communication with drivers, conducting risk assessments for delivery routes, and providing employees with safety awareness and hijacking response training.

Safety precautions The department urged operators to remain alert, especially when making deliveries in unfamiliar areas or locations identified as high-risk.