Multidisciplinary operation in KZN leads to recovery of stolen bakkie

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have recovered a bakkie that was stolen in Durban North, following a multidisciplinary operation in Manguzi in the uMkhanyakude District. The area, which borders Mozambique, is known for cross-border criminal activities, with syndicates targeting bakkies. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen on Monday before officers in Hluhluwe spotted it travelling along the R22 towards Mbazwana later that evening. It’s reported the driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot after realising that police were pursuing him. #sapsKZN [POLICE RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLE IN MANGUZI] A multidisciplinary operation conducted by uMkhanyakude District police on Monday, 26/10, led to the recovery of a vehicle that was stolen in Durban North. A Nissan Navara double cab was reported stolen at Durban North SAPS on Monday, 26 October 2026. Later that evening, vigilant police officers in Hluhluwe spotted a vehicle matching the description of the reported stolen vehicle. It was travelling on the R22 road towards Mbazwana. Upon noticing the police, the driver sped off, and police gave chase. Mbazwana police officers joined the pursuit, while Manguzi police were also mobilised as the vehicle continued towards their policing area. The vehicle was eventually cornered at Phelandaba. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a cloned ignition key. A search for the suspect is ongoing. #PartnershipPolicing #TrioCrimes #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME https://t.co/xIHycwjdSx — SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) October 27, 2026 Police spokesperson, Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo, says a Nissan Navara double cab was reported stolen at Durban North SAPS on Monday, 26 October 2026. “Later that evening, vigilant police officers in Hluhluwe spotted a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle that was reported stolen. It was travelling on the R22 road towards Mbazwana. Upon noticing the police, the driver sped off and police gave chase. Mbazwana police officers joined the pursuit, while Manguzi police were also mobilised as the vehicle continued driving towards their policing area”, he says. “The vehicle was eventually cornered at Phelandaba. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a cloned ignition key. A search for the suspect is ongoing,” says Ngcobo.