When official crime statistics are published, the headline is usually the number. Up. Down. By how much. But a statistic is only as useful as our understanding of what sits behind it. For insurers, fleet operators and security professionals, this raises a more important question: Are we measuring the crime itself — or the crime that enters the reporting system? Recent reporting on truck hijackings illustrates the challenge. Truck hijackings fell by 21%, from 414 to 327 incide

Vehicle crime in South Africa is a persistent challenge. Every day, thousands of vehicles fall victim to theft or hijacking. Traditional security measures have struggled to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated criminals. But what if we could turn the tables? What if technology could outsmart the thieves? That’s where AI vehicle security solutions come in. They’re not just a step forward—they’re a leap into the future of vehicle protection. The Growing Need for AI Vehicle

In the architecture of modern risk management, we have conditioned ourselves to believe that visibility is permanent. Fleet managers track movement across digital maps in real time, and insurers assess risk based on continuous data pipelines. But this entire paradigm relies on a dangerous vulnerability: the assumption that the data connection will always be there. ​When organized syndicates deploy high-powered signal jammers, they do not just steal a vehicle; they create a ca

Why Insurers Can No Longer Assume Vehicle Data Is Accurate For years, the automotive and insurance industries have operated on a simple assumption: If the vehicle reports it, it must be true. Connected vehicles, telematics systems, fleet platforms, and recovery networks have become deeply embedded in underwriting, claims assessment, recovery operations, and driver behaviour monitoring. Entire business processes now depend on the availability and reliability of vehicle-generat

The Industry Brief – May 2026 Vehicle data is becoming a regulated asset class. The European Union’s Data Act and the proposed United States DRIVER Act mark a structural shift in who controls vehicle data—and how it is accessed, governed, and monetised. For insurers, fleet operators, and telematics providers, this is not a compliance exercise. It is a redefinition of the operating environment. As access expands, a new challenge emerges: access to data does not guarantee trust

The Industry Brief – April 2026 Global trade is facing unprecedented challenges in 2026, disrupting industries worldwide. Among the hardest hit are the automotive and security sectors, which rely heavily on complex, interconnected supply chains. As trade routes become less reliable and costs rise, companies in these fields must adapt quickly to maintain production and meet demand. This article explores the key challenges these industries face, how supply chains are responding

The Industry Brief – March 2026 South Africa's vehicle theft crisis is reaching new heights. While trackers have long been the frontline defence, criminals have adapted. The weapon of choice? GPS and cellular jammers. Once rare and expensive, jammers are now cheap, portable, and devastatingly effective. In 2026, they’re not just a threat — they’re the norm. And insurers, tracking companies, and vehicle owners are all paying the price. The Rise of Jamming: By the Numbers Inci