An armed carjacking at a farm in Tshamutumbu, Limpopo, leads to the kidnapping of a farm worker. The victim is later released near the Limpopo River, according to police reports cited by outlets. Authorities then search for the stolen vehicle and recover a Toyota Land Cruiser that had been abandoned in the river.
Police state they are investigating the incident and have launched a manhunt for four suspects. Additional details reported include that the vehicle’s battery and spare wheel are missing when it is pulled from the water, suggesting possible tampering or theft either during or after the carjacking. The reports focus on the kidnapping and subsequent recovery of the car, with outlet coverage differing mainly on the specific condition of the vehicle when discovered.