A crushing weekend ahead for vehicles left in Tshwane's impound

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The Tshwane Metro Police Department has issued a warning to motorists: vehicles, trailers, caravans, or motorcycles impounded between 2001 and 2024 that are not collected by 28 February 2026 will be crushed.
Owners or registered title holders who want their vehicles back, have to report to the TMPD Pound on Madiba Street in Pretoria Central, with a valid ID and vehicle registration documents.
However, before they can claim their vehicles, they will have to settle the fines, and pay the impound and storage charges.
Member of the Tshwane Mayoral Committee for Community Safety, Hannes Coetzee, explained to Jacaranda Newswatch's Mmangaliso Khumalo, why unclaimed vehicles will be crushed...
27 Feb 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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