EWN reports that security been heightened on a stretch of the N1 in the De Doorns area in the Western Cape.  Three trucks have been targeted by criminals since Sunday.  

Over the weekend, a truck driver was killed when his vehicle was pelted with a rock, causing him to lose control of the vehicle.  The truck, which was laden with clothing, was then looted.  Arrests have yet to be made.  Traffic chief Kenny Africa indicated:  “There is a thorough investigation currently by the South African Police Service.  The truck was empty 45 minutes after the incident happened.”  Meanwhile, police have opened a culpable homicide case.

• The original of Shamiela Fisher’s short report on the above is at EWN

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