This says a lot about the lack of security of Batswana's vehicles in South Africa. This is not a new phenomenon. It has been happening for a long time now. However, it appears that it gained momentum with the arrival of imported cars. Apparently a number of people who had gone to Durban to buy cars were robbed of their vehicles on their way to Botswana. In some cases, like in Masisi's case, vehicles are stolen while parked in parking lots and more so in secured parking lots.
In such cases, it raises questions of whether there is collusion between the thieves and those that are supposed to be protecting those vehicles. We can only warn Batswana to be careful with their vehicles when they are in South Africa. You will never know when they will strike. It is unfortunate that Batswana frequent South Africa for different reasons. A lot of these are business people who have to be going to South Africa to buy stock.
Of course others travel to South Africa to visit relatives and friends.
The problem of car hijacking is rampant in South Africa as citizens are affected. The high crime rate is worrying the authorities prior to the 2010 World Cup. Opposition political parties in South Africa feel that the Thabo Mbeki-led government is not doing enough to fight the scourge. There is uncertainty over whether many people will come to watch the World Cup in South Africa. This will be Africa's first opportunity to host the world's glamorous sport event. It will not be good if it is mired by crime. The South African government should do all in their power to protect all people who are visiting their country as much as they expect their citizens to be free when they visit other countries. Once again, we caution Batswana to be cautious when they travel to South Africa.
