Possible motives are under investigation in various governorates. Seely provided this update on the cases:
KwaZulu-Natal
In KZN, nine trucks have been attacked since the weekend. In the first attack, six trucks were burned along the Van Rienen Corridor, one was set on fire on the N11 in Engogo, and two more on the N2 in Empangeni.
Police are investigating armed robbery, malicious damage to property, and attempted murder.
“The investigators assigned to the cases are closely following leads and continue to collect and study all evidence at their disposal.”
Mpumalanga
Nine trucks were set on fire in the county with the latest incident occurring in the early hours of Wednesday morning between Ermelo and Shipmore, where four trucks were attacked and set on fire. Five trucks were also set on fire and attacked on Sunday evening on the N4 motorway near Waterval Boven.
“The police in that county are following strong leads.”