KEY POINTS
- The Province of KZN remains at the top position regarding CIT robberies in 2025 by amassing 34 percent of all reported incidents.
- Road attacks and explosive-driven incidents happened in recent criminal operations.
- Citasa demands immediate security strengthening with community assistance to stop the criminal wave.
KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has taken the position as South Africa’s most vulnerable province for cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies during the year 2025.
The number of CIT robberies has risen dramatically because KZN has the highest attack rate at 34 percent according to the Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa (Citasa) on March 6.
KZN ranks 2025’s highest-risk province for CIT robberies when compared with other province
The province of Gauteng holds 24 percent of robberies while the Eastern Cape maintains its place with 13 percent and North West and Western Cape with 11 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Limpopo and Mpumalanga each recorded 5 percent.
The incident and analytics manager at Citasa Dr. Alice Maree voiced her worry about this development. Dr. Alice Maree foresaw a continuation of this robbery pattern unless extreme protective actions get deployed.
Recent CIT robberies in KZN
Multiple violent incidents targeted the KZN branches of CIT transportation services during the recent period.
Two CIT cars faced double attacks at the N2 road during the robbery incident in Mtubatuba on March 6. A theft bomb attack on one vehicle was followed by several gunshots being fired. One individual sustained minor injuries.
A CIT vehicle faced robbery by suspects who wounded two security staff at the R74 highway on March 3rd one member received a bullet injury. The cash storage was exposed to explosives to gain entry.
Suspects conducted a robbery at Mandeni by firing shots at a CIT followed by an escort vehicle while traveling along the R102. The criminals made the escort vehicle exit the road while explosives forced open the CIT vehicle. Cash and firearms were stolen.
The province of KZN is shifting toward high-profile criminal activity status as a key crime spot.
According to Maree criminals choose to conduct their attacks from the road instead of crossing pavements because they can escape more easily and face fewer chances of capture.
The criminal planner takes multiple elements into account at this stage of planning for their robbery operation she explained.
The organization Citasa participates in partnership activities with police units to address growing security threats.
Urgent call for action
Through her statement Maree emphasized that the rising crime rates require united security strategies to fight against this surge.
The team confronts criminal problems throughout KZN by communicating with police partners to implement combined strategies against this danger.
The authorities request citizens to act swiftly in reporting strange behaviors while supporting programs that fight CIT crimes.
