eMalahleni (Witbank) – A logistics company based in eMalahleni (Witbank) is offering a substantial R100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of two stolen side tipper trucks and the arrest of two Zimbabwean nationals suspected of the theft. The company is appealing to the public for assistance in locating the missing vehicles and bringing the alleged perpetrators to justice.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is actively investigating the case and has warned that anyone found aiding or harbouring the suspects could face serious legal consequences.
The theft occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, when two truck drivers, identified as Tendai Luke Tarwirei Nemukuyu, 22, and Collen Mudhala, 41, allegedly made off with the vehicles. Both suspects, Zimbabwean nationals employed by the company, were entrusted with parking the trucks in the company yard from Friday until Monday.
However, at approximately 01:00 on Saturday, the drivers reportedly drove away with the trucks, subsequently deactivating their tracking systems. The tracking devices last recorded the trucks’ location at the company’s premises in Witbank before the signals were disrupted.
The stolen vehicles include a 2022 Scania G460, white in colour, with a grey Trailmax trailer, and a second truck with blue Trailmax trailers.
According to News Panther, a spokesperson for the company has called on anyone with information about the theft to come forward. She urged the public to help locate the stolen trucks. She also provided a contact number for tips: +27 75 198 8674.
The company has emphasised that the R100,000 reward reflects their commitment to recovering their assets and is a clear indication of the seriousness with which they are treating the matter. They are urging anyone with relevant information, no matter how small, to come forward and assist the authorities in their investigation.
The SAPS remains hopeful that public cooperation and the offered reward will expedite the recovery process. They are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Nemukuyu and Mudhala, or the stolen trucks, to contact their nearest police station or the dedicated tip line provided by the logistics company.
