South Africa's ongoing battle against cash-in-transit robberies

AS SOUTH Africa steps into 2026, the persistent threat of cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies remains a critical concern.

- THOBEKA NGEMA

However, the Cash-In-Transit Association of South Africa (Citasa) is committing to a determined effort to continue the downward trend in these brazen heists.

"Citasa will work towards ensuring, through the collaborative efforts, that we continue to see a decrease in CIT heists in South Africa. The main focus will remain on the saving of lives, protection of assets and creating a stable environment for cash operations," Citasa head Grant Clark said.

He said Citasa enhances the safety of CIT operations through continuous stakeholder engagements, sharing information and crime risk analysis to facilitate intelligence-led operations with law enforcement.

Clark noted that safety measures are in place to protect CIT employees while on duty.