Amongst the private investigators in South Africa, a group called Tshenolo Private Investigations (PI) is gaining notoriety. Image: Tshenolo PI/X
Victims turn to private investigators in South Africa to recover goods
Amongst the private investigators in South Africa, a group called Tshenolo Private Investigations (PI) is quickly gaining notoriety …
Amongst the private investigators in South Africa, a group called Tshenolo Private Investigations (PI) is gaining notoriety. Image: Tshenolo PI/X
As hijackings and vehicle thefts increase in Mzansi, more victims are turning to private investigators in South Africa to recover their stolen goods. The South African covered a story on the cross-border task force between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Mozambique. SAPS boss Bheki Cele praised the recovery of 64 stolen vehicles and 140 arrests in one full year of operation.
However, looking at the latest figures, roughly 5 511 cars were hijacked or stolen in the last three months. That equates to 1 800 per month, 60 per day, or 2.5 every hour. In fact, hijackings are now 30% up from even pre-COVID-19 levels. Therefore, you can understand the growth and need for private investigators in South Africa.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS IN SOUTH AFRICA
The majority of thefts and hijackings take place in Gauteng and other northern provinces due to their proximity to the border. And all vehicles are fair game. Older cars are stolen and stripped for spare parts. Large 4x4s and luxury cars are used in cash-in-transit (CIT) heists, armed robbery or smuggling across the border.
Victims feel they’re getting no support from an outnumbered, outgunned and overworked SAPS. Stolen vehicles in South Africa is a R5-billion per year industry. As a result, they are turning to a new breed of private investigators in South Africa. Despite the despondency and anxiety, private investigators in South Africa, like Tshenolo Private Investigations (PI) are making inroads, reports IOL.
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Thanks to regular updates on Tshenolo PI social media pages, the organisation is doing its bit in the fight against crime. And providing some feel-good entertainment with helpful information, too. From the collaring of drug smugglers, to vehicle recovery and the arrest of dangerous criminals. Tshenolo PI and other private investigators in South Africa say they are working in conjunction with the SAPS, not against them.
Starting in 2019, many of the Tshenolo PI team trained and worked extensively with the SAPS. Currently, they have a small team of roughly 21 staff who do private investigations, guarding and patrols. The company is fully compliant with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).
COOPERATION WITH SAPS
This group of private investigators in South Africa believes Mzansi’s crime epidemic can only be solved with cooperation between private security and law enforcement agencies. At times, it says the SAPS will be reluctant to go to certain places to recover a stolen car. However, Tshenolo PI has no such problem. And they’re not afraid to do what others will not.
The firm says it is fully supported by South African communities, and it will not rest until those communities are made safer. Furthermore, the modus operandi for hijacked cars is for them to be hidden for a period of time before being moved across the border. Crime experts say once the hijacked vehicle leaves South Africa, the chances of recovery become almost nil. Therefore, private investigators in South Africa are well-positioned to find your vehicle during this phase before it is smuggled across the border.
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