40 cars are hijacked in South Africa every day

• Yes, an average of 40 cars are hijacked in South Africa every day, according to the latest crime statistics.
• The South Africa Police Service recorded 3,609 carjackings in the 90-day period from January to March 2026, with more than half of cases taking place in Gauteng province.
• The decrease in carjackings by 20.4% compared to the same period the year before is seen as a positive trend, but Gauteng remains the hotspot with 2,062 reported carjackings, 57.13% of the national total.