By: Natasha Archary

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) says there will be heightened police visibility on the M1 highway following several brazen robberies.
On Tuesday morning, 20 February several motorists were targeted by a group of armed men, believed to be illegal miners who robbed motorists and then fled on foot to a nearby abandoned mine shaft.
Motorists who were victims to these brazen M1 highway robberies are urged to report the incidents to police.
The robberies took place on the M1 North, near the Crown Interchange.
Following the robberies, MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku said there will be heightened police presence on the M1 at various hotspots going forward.
“JMPD will deploy highway patrol that will be stationed here on the M1.
The JMPD crew will also be stationed with the highway patrol, with their cars so they are able to ensure safety and guard this area.
Also over and above, we are going to look at the hotspots and ensure that there are JMPD crews and highway patrols stationed at these hotspots where you find a bridge and access to the road.
This is so that you don’t have people who are just walking around in the area and accessing the highway to rob people.”
JHB – M1 Highway (Update): feedback on this mornings gunpoint robbery incident in the Crown area pic.twitter.com/29oaFQ6y2y
— TrafficSA (@TrafficSA) February 20, 2024
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