Police arrest suspects in Zimbabwe and South Africa vehicle theft cases

Police in Zimbabwe and South Africa have conducted operations resulting in multiple arrests and the recovery of stolen property.

In Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Republic Police arrested four suspects—Njabulo Tshuma, Sikhangele Masuku, Sifiso Mapfumo, and Costa Ngwenya—in connection with 18 cases of theft from motor vehicles. The suspects allegedly targeted cash and valuables from vehicles parked at banks and shopping malls within the Central Business District between June and October 2026. Investigations are ongoing to determine if they are linked to further incidents.

In the West Rand region of South Africa, the West Rand Flying Squad arrested two suspects and recovered three hijacked vehicles between October 5 and October 12. The operations included an arrest in Krugersdorp for possession of an unlicensed firearm and an arrest in Randfontein for possession of suspected stolen property. Recovered vehicles include a Toyota Hilux, a Nissan Micra, and a Volkswagen Polo Vivo.