Smash-and-grab in Johannesburg

Motorist should be vigilant when driving at intersections and freeways.

The Department of Community Safety has recently identified Gauteng smash-and-grab hotsports, however, in an effort to prevent smash-and-grabs, Johannesburg Metro Police Department recently launched Operation ke Molao (its the law).

JMPD’s spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said since it was launched in February, Operation ke Molao has removed 261persons from intersections and freeways.

“The smash-and-grabbers and window washers were given a R300 fine,” Chief Supt Minnaar said.

“Beggars and blind people were taken to shelters by social services, while foreigners were being processed by the Department of Home Affairs.”

The following were identified as smash-and-grab hotspots around Johannesburg.

Honeydew and Florida:

• Cnr 14th Ave and Hendrik Potgieter Rd

• Beyers Naudé Drive

JHB Central and Hillbrow:

• Cnr Harrow Rd and Hendon St

• Cnr Harrow Rd and Becket St

• Cnr Harrow Rd and Abel Rd

• Cnr Crownwood Rd and Amethist Rd

• Barry Hertzog Av and Napier Rd

• Empire Rd

• Main Reef Rd

• Johanna St

• Commissioner St

Sandton and Douglasdale:

• Cnr Cambridge Rd and Witkoppen Rd

• Cnr Witkoppen Rd

• William Nicol Drive and N1 Freeway

• Cnr Main and Witkoppen Rd

• Woodmead Ave

• Cnr Maxwell Dr and Witkoppen Rd

• Cnr Woodmead Rd and Woodlands Dr

• Cnr Rondebult Rd and Pretoria Rd

• Cnr Witkoppen Rd and Bowling Ave

• Cnr Main Rd and Robin Rd

• Cnr Main Rd and Sloane St

• Cnr Katherine St and Grayston Drive

• Cnr Marlboro Dr and South Way