The South African National Defence Force and 1 South African Tank Regiment in particular deployed in Limpopo together with their counterparts Border Police Reaction Team from the South African Police Service, has recovered a very expensive Ford Everest XLT valued at around R940 000-00 from the Limpopo River.
The South African Police Services members who were busy with their crime combat activities close to the border in Musina Area of Responsibility spotted a vehicle that drove straight into the flowing Limpopo River. They then drove to Malala Road where our soldiers were busy with Vehicle Control Point Operations to ask for back-up. Because of the timing and poor visibility as it was already late in the evening of the 05th January 2026, the joint operation was postponed to the morning of the 06th January 2026. Needless to say, the scene of crime had to be guarded overnight.
The following morning, the vehicle was then successfully recovered with the assistance of a civilian company. The vehicle was recovered to the South African Police Service pounding area. Upon circulation, it was discovered that the vehicle was reported stolen on the 31st of December 2025 in Bela-bela in Limpopo and registration on the vehicle is a false one. The Officer Commanding Joint Tactical Headquarters Limpopo Colonel Dikgabane Herold Tladi commended the members for the job well done.
Information by Captain Moses Semono and photos by Captain Connie Molwantoa.
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