Ox Nché Joins Fight Against SA’s Violent CIT Gangs With New Armoured Fleet
- Springbok star Ox Nché has partnered with Fidelity Services Group to launch a new generation of armoured cash-in-transit vehicles
- The new fleet includes blast-resistant features, reinforced steel protection and advanced tracking systems
- Fidelity says the rollout comes as South Africa continues battling organised CIT robberies despite a recent drop in attacks
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Springbok powerhouse Ox Nché has joined the fight against South Africa’s violent cash-in-transit gangs after partnering with Fidelity Services Group to launch a new fleet of heavily protected armoured vehicles.
The company unveiled the next-generation cash-in-transit trucks as organised robberies continue to threaten crews transporting money across South Africa and Eswatini. According to the Cash-in-Transit Association of South Africa (CITASA), 180 CIT robberies were recorded nationally in 2025, marking a 13% year-on-year decrease.
Ox Nché teams up with Fidelity
Fidelity said the partnership with Nché was built around qualities the Springbok prop is known for on the rugby field.
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“Ox Nché is a figure widely respected not only for his rugby achievements but also for his consistency, discipline, and composure under pressure,” the company said.
“The partnership reflects qualities central to Fidelity’s operational philosophy: resilience, reliability, discipline, and performance when it matters most.”
Nché has played 47 matches for the Springboks since making his debut against Wales in 2018. The Sharks prop has also been an important part of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup and Rugby Championship-winning teams.
The announcement also follows growing praise for Nché’s performances in world rugby. In November 2025, it was argued that the loosehead prop deserved to be crowned World Rugby Player of the Year.
Fidelity reveals high-tech CIT vehicles
Fidelity said the newly developed fleet was specifically designed to withstand the types of attacks commonly seen during violent CIT robberies in South Africa.
The vehicles feature reinforced monocoque steel hulls, blast-resistant flooring and B6+ STANAG ballistic protection capable of resisting high-powered firearms.
The trucks are also fitted with run-flat tyres, allowing drivers to continue moving even after tyre damage during attacks.
Inside the vehicles, the safe systems include anti-cut linings and geo-fencing technology that only allows compartments to open within approved zones.
Fidelity added that surveillance cameras, remote interlocking systems and integrated vehicle tracking form part of the upgraded security package.
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Fidelity says attacks have declined
According to Fidelity, 125 next-generation vehicles have been deployed since November 2023, including 23 Superbulk units.
The company said the fleet has travelled more than five million kilometres without a successful security breach.
Fidelity CEO Wahl Bartmann said cash still plays a major role in the South African economy.
“In South Africa, cash remains a vital enabler of daily life. It powers businesses, supports communities, and drives economic participation across both the formal and informal sectors,” he said.
Fidelity processes around R246 billion (about US$13.5 billion) in cash every year while completing approximately 29,000 pickups daily.
The collaboration between Ox Nché and Fidelity highlights how seriously security companies are taking the threat of violent cash-in-transit robberies in South Africa.
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