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Success report
Arrest of two suspected hijacking suspects
08/01/2026

On the morning of the 8th of January, information was received that 2 males fitting the description of suspected hijacking suspects were spotted at a petrol station in the Kyalami area.
SAPS, Security and CPF members were mobilised. Suspects matching the description were spotted and members initiated a tactical takedown of one suspect.
Members then spotted the second suspect trying to flee the area and was subsequently arrested.

All role players attended the scene.
Suspects and evidence collected was taken to Midrand Police station where investigations continue.

The suspect’s modus operandi is similar to a number of hijackings that have occurred in the Midrand and surrounding areas.

Units involved

Midrand SAPS
Specialsed Defence group
Beaulieu FADT
Midrand Sector 4 CPF
Tac 54 security services
Aragon Khusela Group
TRSS

Please note it is Thursday not Wednesday.
Reminder: Midrand CPF Public Meeting 11 December 2025

REMINDER!!

Please save the date for the Midrand CPF Public meeting to be held at Midrand SAPS on 11 December 2025 at 19H00

Many times during the 16 days of activism we are really just preaching to the converted. Women are, for the most part, the victims of abuse and the perpetrators of the abuse are men. Yet we direct our communication towards supporting women, which is really the same words each year, giving support to women, which of course is vital, but we are not actually addressing the problem. The problem is men in need and we are not communicating with men. We need a different approach, and here it is:

Prevention, through support of and creating positive masculinity. GBV doesn’t begin at the moment someone is harmed. Its roots are far deeper, shaped by gender norms, emotional illiteracy, mental health struggles, shame, and an absence of safe, healthy models of masculinity. From a gender health perspective, we need to stand for a world where the driving forces behind Gender Based Violence (GBV) are addressed long before violence occurs.

That means:
Supporting men throughout their lives, not only after harm has been done which is then too late. Many men (this starts at childhood) grow up without adequate tools to regulate emotions, without having a place to ask for help, or to express vulnerability, or to build healthy intimacy in a relationship, be that friendship, family relationship or intimate relationship. We need to change that.

To do so we need to:
Encourage positive, healthy masculinity. Masculinity is a valid, healthy and vital part of a well functioning society, if it is expressed in a healthy way. Not the “toughen up and cope alone” model, but grounded, respectful masculinity rooted in empathy, emotional awareness, and accountability. This doesn't mean soft and weak men, it means strong and capable men, but who are able to be gentle, kind, considerate, helpful and able to take responsibility for all of their actions.

When men are supported with coping strategies, self-awareness, and healthier methods for dealing with stress, relationships, and sexuality, the ripple effects are enormous. Prevention of negative patterns and behaviours becomes possible. We need to support and encourage positive behaviours and interactions, not just addressing negative or damaging behaviour.

We need to offer better alternatives than aggression, violence or shutdown. When people learn how to navigate their desires, face rejection, deal with conflict and shame in healthier ways, we reduce the likelihood that confusion, frustration, or pain turns into control, coercion, aggression or harm. If a person does not have the mental and emotional tools to deal with difficult situations they default to basic survival responses which often involve aggression, dominance, and in the worst cases, violence. When any of these emotions or actions come into play it's because the person doesn't have any other tools at their disposal. We need to work on providing these tools, creating healthier ways to engage in challenging or difficult situations and thus have healthier and more productive outcomes.

GBV prevention is rooted in creating healthier ways to think, feel and respond. For all involved to have safe ways to communicate, to discuss and to resolve issues. It starts with the youth, but all ages can learn, change, and be better. And it matters every single day, not only during these 16 days.

Please save the date for the Midrand CPF Public meeting to be held at Midrand SAPS on 11 December 2025 at 19H00

The SAPS have informed us of a new trend where criminals hijack an ehailing service vehicle. They then use the phone of the driver to accept a pick up. When they do the pick up at a home, or even elsewhere they then rob the client.

Please make sure that the face of the driver on the app is the same as the driver picking you up. Be vigilant and aware.

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TikTok · Uncensored 26.9K likes, 716 comments. “When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.”

REMINDER:
Public Meeting on Wednesday 17 September 2025 at Midrand SAPS Boardroom.

NO TAXIS, SECURITY OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED FOR POLICE

Members of the public are encouraged to report SAPS members who own taxis, alcohol selling businesses, security companies, or those involved in politics or publicly expressing support for any other political party. As these are in contravention of Section 46 of SAPS Act 67 of 1995.
Anyone with information can contact National Service Complaints on 0800 333 177 or WhatsApp 082 759 2590 email [email protected]

You are also welcome to report it to the Midrand CPF.

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