A cash-in-transit (CIT) heist on the N2 highway north of Mtubatuba has caused significant traffic delays, with vehicles backed up on both sides of the road.
UPDATE: Sources close to the situation indicate that the suspects, still unidentified at this point, took down two cash vans with an undisclosed amount of money taken. KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service confirmed that one patient was treated for minor wounds.
N2 Mtubatuba cash-in-transit heist: Here’s what we know
The ongoing police response has led to trucks being stacked, while passenger vehicles are being diverted to a local alternative route.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether any cash was stolen, the extent of the damage, or if there were any injuries. Emergency services and law enforcement agencies are on-site, working to secure the area and restore traffic flow.
Motorists are advised to avoid the N2 route near Mtubatuba until further notice.
Officials have also urged drivers to exercise caution when travelling in areas where criminal activity is ongoing, especially in incidents involving armed robbery.
KZN recorded the most CIT heists in latest SAPS crime statistics
Despite an overall decline in CIT heists, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) remains the province with the highest number of recorded incidents in South Africa, according to the latest SAPS crime data released on 21 February 2025.
Between October and December 2024, there were 10 CIT heists in KZN, making it the most affected province. Gauteng followed closely with eight cases, while the Eastern Cape recorded four, and North West had three.
Nationally, 29 CIT robberies were reported in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 37% decrease compared to the 46 incidents recorded in Q3 2023.
Authorities are expected to provide updates on the Mtubatuba CIT heist as investigations continue.
Motorists are urged to stay informed about road closures and detours in the area.