Mandela grandchild among five arrested for hijacking
The Johannesburg metro police have confirmed that a fifth person had been taken in for questioning in connection with the discovery of a stolen vehicle at the Mandela residence in Houghton.
Four people were arrested on Wednesday morning after officers recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla, as well as an unlicensed firearm.
The car was reportedly hijacked today along Louis Botha Avenue in Oaklands.
It’s alleged that a woman renting the property is among the initial four arrests.
By lunchtime on Wednesday, the Mandela Houghton residence along 12th Avenue remained cordoned off with police tape.
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The four suspects had since been taken to the Norwood police station.
"It is alleged that one of the male suspects is a Mandela grandchild," said JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla.
"All five suspects will be facing charges of possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
"It is with relief that we can confirm that the victim of the hijacking is safe and unharmed," he added.
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