AfriForum Neighbourhood Watch Helps Rescue 2 Hijacking Victims in Pretoria North

• A couple hijacked in Centurion were held hostage as suspects drove their vehicle towards Soshanguve before a multi-agency pursuit began
• AfriForum's Noord van die Berg Neighbourhood Watch joined SAPS and private security units in a coordinated response after hearing gunfire
• One suspect was arrested after hiding on the roof, and an unlicensed pistol was recovered during the operation

PRETORIA — A couple hijacked in Centurion were rescued in Pretoria North on 23 August 2026 following a joint operation involving AfriForum volunteers, the South African Police Service, and multiple private security units.

AfriForum community safety spokesperson Jacques Broodryk confirmed the operation on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the pair had been taken hostage while suspects drove their vehicle in the direction of Soshanguve. Cartrack and SAPS traced the vehicle and led authorities to Tshwane North, where the pursuit culminated in an exchange of gunfire.

Multi-Agency response secures the area

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AfriForum's Noord van die Berg Neighbourhood Watch mobilised alongside SAPS Tshwane K9, the Flying Squad, Pretoria North and Sinoville SAPS, Prosec, TRT K9, and other security partners after members heard the chase and the shooting that followed. The coordinated response covered multiple units across both law enforcement and the private security sector.

One suspect was apprehended after attempting to conceal himself in a roof space. An unlicensed pistol was recovered at the scene. The two victims were found after their vehicle was involved in an accident. Both sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital, where they were reported to be in a stable condition.

View the statement on X:

Netizens salute AfriForum

The operation drew widespread praise on social media after Broodryk's post circulated online. Many appreciated the actions of AfriForum, which recently joined forces with March and March.

@Bronx_wrangler said:

"Well done @afriforum."

@InDieSkaduwee wrote:

"Champs!"

@RoryDuncan1966 added:

"Fantastic fight back"

@Joeypits commented:

"True heroes. Thanks!"

@MzansiFeelings observed:

"Interesting, I don't see any of the other civic and political organisations that love wearing camo and uniforms active like these guys."

2 victims rescued from hijacking

In a related article, Briefly News reported on the recent police operation at Lotus Gardens Sports Ground, where two victims were rescued from a hijacking hideout and two suspects were arrested. This intelligence-driven operation underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating vehicle hijackings in the area.

Source: Briefly News