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Just in: TORCHING OF TRUCKS IN MPUMALANGA The SAPS in Mpumalanga has noted the incidents of torching of trucks which were reported in the Gert Sibande District. Following the torching of five trucks on the N3 Road near Grootvlei on Thursday, 29 October 2026, a sixth truck was set alight on the N2 Road, about 15 km's from Piet Retief towards Pongola, around 22:30 on Friday, 30 October 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of armed suspects allegedly stopped the truck on a section of the road currently under construction, robbed the driver of his mobile phone and subsequently set the truck alight before fleeing the scene. The driver escaped unharmed. A case of attempted murder, armed robbery and malicious damage to property is under investigation, and no arrests have been made at this stage. The latest incident brings the total number of trucks torched in the Gert Sibande District over the two-day period to six. Police investigations into all the incidents are continuing. Meanwhile Police took note of the anxiety these incidents could have caused hence maximize resources have been deployed in those areas of concern. In addition, a dedicated task team is actively tracking down those responsible. The SAPS is committed to keeping the community safe. The Police calls on members of the public with information regarding these perpetrators to come forward so that suspects can be swiftly brought to book. @Sowetan1981

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