Kotze highlighted what to do in the event that mothers are hijacked with their children in the vehicle with them.
“It is important for women travelling with children to remember that the eldest child should be seated behind the driver, with the youngest child to the left of the older child,” he said.
“If you are hijacked while your children are in the car, climb out of the vehicle slowly and move to the back door directly behind the driver’s door.
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“Place one foot firmly in the car on the floor behind the driver’s seat. As you lean across to retrieve the youngest child. The eldest child will probably cling to you and you can get both children out of the car at once.”
According to Kotze, mothers must remember to stay as calm as possible. “If the hijackers panic and the vehicle starts moving before you have your children out of the car, your firm footing in the vehicle will throw your body weight into the car with your children, as opposed to you being left behind and the hijackers speeding off with your children.”
Only once the hijackers have left should you call the police on 08600 10111, concluded Kotze.
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